Paraguayan Senate Removes President Santiago Peña and Places Him Under Arrest

Paraguay · Latin America + Caribbean region

Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office during an impeachment trial following the collapse of Ueno Bank. Prosecutors subsequently ordered him placed under house arrest concerning alleged economic crimes. Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as the new head of state to serve the remainder of the term until August 15, 2028.

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