Political turmoil reigned in Paraguay, where former president Fernando Lugo called the impeachment process that removed him from office Friday a "parliamentary coup," while neighboring nations were withholding recognition of the new Paraguayan government.

Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay all recalled their ambassadors from Asunción, the capital, in protest against Friday's stunningly swift removal of the leftist Mr. Lugo, after a two-day trial, on grounds of "poor performance." Paraguay's Congress maintained that Mr. Lugo mishandled...