Pedro Alliana facts for kids
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Pedro Alliana
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Alliana in 2026
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| 53rd President of Paraguay | |
| Assumed office 6 November 2026 |
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| Preceded by | Santiago Peña |
| 31st Vice President of Paraguay | |
| In office 15 August 2023 – 6 November 2026 |
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| President | Santiago Peña |
| Preceded by | Hugo Velázquez |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Barrios |
| President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Miguel Cuevas Ruíz Díaz |
| Succeeded by | Carlos María López |
| President of the Colorado Party | |
| In office 25 July 2015 – 10 January 2023 |
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| Leader | Horacio Cartes (2015–2018) Mario Abdo Benítez (2018–2023) |
| Preceded by | Lilian Samaniego |
| Succeeded by | Horacio Cartes |
| Governor of Ñeembucú | |
| In office 15 August 2008 – 29 June 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Carlos Bottino |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Francisco Silva |
| National Deputy | |
| In office 30 June 2013 – 30 June 2023 |
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| Constituency | Ñeembucú |
| Personal details | |
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Hércules Pedro Lorenzo Alliana Rodríguez
19 February 1974 Pilar, Ñeembucú, Paraguay |
| Political party | Colorado |
| Spouse |
Fabiana Maria Souto
(m. 2006) |
| Children | 4 |
| Profession | Politician |
Hércules Pedro Lorenzo Alliana Rodríguez is a Paraguayan politician who became the President of Paraguay in November 2026. Before becoming president, he worked as the Vice President of Paraguay. He was also a leader in the country's national assembly called the Chamber of Deputies. He is a longtime member of the Colorado Party.
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Early Life and Growing Up in Pilar
Pedro Alliana was born on 19 February 1974. He grew up in the city of Pilar, which is located in the Ñeembucú Department of Paraguay. His parents were both involved in community leadership. They worked as council members for the departmental council. Alliana grew up alongside his two siblings, named Ana Lucía and Rodolfo.
School Days and Sports
As a young boy, Alliana went to elementary school at the Cristo Rey Subsidized School. Later, he attended high school at the Santo Tomás Italian National College. In his free time, he loved playing team sports. He was especially talented at basketball and competed in big tournaments across the country. In 1991, he even earned a spot on the Paraguay men's national basketball team. Playing team sports taught him how to work well with others.
Political Career and Serving the Public
Alliana decided to enter public service to help improve his home region. In 2006, he ran for mayor of Pilar with the Colorado Party. Even though he did not win that first race, he did not give up.
Becoming Governor and National Deputy
Two years later, in 2008, Alliana was elected governor of the entire Ñeembucú Department. He served as governor for five years until 2013. During this time, he managed local projects, built roads, and supported local schools. In 2013, voters elected him as a national deputy. As a deputy, he represented the people of his home district in the national parliament.
Leadership in Congress and Vice Presidency
Alliana quickly became an important leader within his political group. In 2015, members chose him as the head of the Colorado Party. In the 2018 general elections, voters re-elected him to his seat in parliament.
Between 2019 and 2022, he served as the President of the Chamber of Deputies. In this high-ranking role, he led important debates and helped pass national laws. In the 2023 general election, he ran as the partner of Santiago Peña and successfully became the Vice President of Paraguay.
Taking Office as President
On 6 November 2026, Alliana took on the role of President of Paraguay. He stepped up to lead the nation after the Congress of Paraguay made major leadership changes. This change happened after serious economic challenges hit the country during the 2026 Paraguay banking crisis, which was linked to difficulties at Ueno Bank. As president, Alliana works to protect the nation's economy and guide the government smoothly.
Personal Life and Health
Alliana is married to Fabiana Maria Souto, who has also served as a national deputy. Together, they have four children.
In late 2018, Alliana faced a difficult health battle when doctors found that he had leukemia, a type of serious blood illness. He traveled to the Hospital Sírio-Libanês in Brazil to receive special medical care and chemotherapy. The medicine was very tough on his body, and doctors had to monitor him carefully in an intensive care unit. Fortunately, he fought hard and recovered, returning home to Paraguay healthy in early 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Alliana para niños
