Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was rushed to the hospital on Monday after feeling unwell while attending the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. Authorities from Paraguay confirmed the incident, stating that Peña had been admitted to the Samaritano Hospital in the Botafogo area for medical attention.
“We inform you that the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, was treated today at the Samaritano Hospital (Botafogo) in Rio de Janeiro due to an indisposition,” read the official statement released on Monday evening.
According to reports, the 46-year-old leader experienced a sudden “malaise” during the summit, leading to concerns about his health. Witnesses observed an ambulance transporting Peña from the event venue to the hospital.
A medical bulletin issued by the hospital confirmed that Peña underwent diagnostic tests and was reported to be in stable condition. “The head of state is doing well, and his current state of health is stable,” the hospital’s statement assured.
Paraguay’s Vice President, Pedro Alliana, shared an update on social media, saying, “I spoke with President Peña, who is in Rio de Janeiro’s Samaritano Hospital after a slight illness. He is doing well and awaiting the results of medical tests.”
Though Paraguay is not part of the G20, Peña attended the summit as a guest of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Prior to his health scare, Peña had been actively discussing issues like poverty reduction and economic growth with other world leaders.
