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Paraguay ousts President Peña over bank collapse, Alliana sworn in as successor

Paraguay ousts President Peña over bank collapse, Alliana sworn in as successor

What's behind this

Paraguay’s Senate impeached President Santiago Peña after a banking crisis left millions unable to access their deposits, accusing him of involvement in the scandal. Although Peña had offered to resign, lawmakers continued impeachment proceedings that would remove his presidential immunity. Following his impeachment and arrest, the Senate swore in Pedro Alliana as the new president. The ouster was described as a response to the bank collapse that triggered the political action.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 1 outlet

    "I have requested a 72-hour extension to prepare my defense," Santiago Pena wrote on X, adding that he had been served with a 15-page indictment

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    Paraguay's Senate has removed President Santiago Peña over allegations linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    Paraguay's Senate on Friday impeached President Santiago Pena over a banking crisis that left millions of people unable to access their deposits.

    — NDTV

Coverage arrived over 28 hours — first from Hindustan Times, latest from India Today.

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