Paraguay's prosecutors formally indict former president; new president promises to safeguard people's rights and interests.

Paraguay's Public Prosecutor's Office formally filed criminal proceedings on November 7 against former President Santiago Pea, accusing him of alleged embezzlement of public funds and instigating other government officials to engage in irregular financial operations, and requested the court to remand him in custody. On the same day, new President Pedro Alliana promised to take emergency relief measures to pay retirees' pensions and annual bonuses on time.