PRESIDENT Hospitalised After Falling Ill At G20 Summit In Brazil
President Santiago Peña of Paraguay was hospitalised on Monday after falling ill while attending the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Paraguyan President, Santiago Peña, at the G20 Summit
“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,” Paraguayan authorities said in a statement on Monday evening.
Peña, 46, was moved to the Samaritano Hospital in the Botafogo neighbourhood for treatment after experiencing what officials described as a “malaise” in the afternoon, AFP reports.
In a medical bulletin, the hospital stated that Peña underwent diagnostic tests, and his condition was later described as stable.
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“The head of state is doing well, and his current state of health is stable,” the hospital statement added.
Witnesses reported that Peña was transported by ambulance from the summit venue.
Some media outlets in Latin America suggested that the Paraguayan President may have suffered from chest pains, though this was not officially confirmed.
“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,” Paraguay’s Vice President Pedro Alliana disclosed on X.
Although Paraguay is not a member of the G20, Peña was invited to the summit by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Before his health issue, Peña had been discussing Paraguay’s economic challenges, including efforts to reduce poverty, with other global leaders.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil.
Tinubu described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty.
He made this statement on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He lauded the initiative and described it as the right step to address one of the world’s most significant challenges.
“This bold and visionary step underscores Brazil’s leadership in addressing one of the most urgent and persistent challenges facing our world today.
“The creation of this Alliance marks a significant milestone in our global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty, and it also sends a powerful message of solidarity to vulnerable populations around the globe.
“By fostering collaboration between governments, international organisations, and civil society, this initiative offers a comprehensive approach not only to addressing immediate needs but also tackling the structural causes of hunger and poverty,” he said.
