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Center Owned by The Tribune TrustParaguay Senate votes to impeach Prez Santiago Peña over bank collapse; VP sworn in
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Paraguay’s Senate on Friday voted to impeach President Santiago Peña, stripping him of the immunity normally granted to former presidents, amid a criminal investigation into the collapse of a prominent bank linked to him. The impeachment followed a banking crisis that left millions unable to access their deposits. After the vote, Peña was placed under house arrest. Vice‑president Pedro Alliana was sworn in as the new president.
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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
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center · 2 outlets
Paraguay's Senate has removed President Santiago Peña over allegations linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank.
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right · 2 outlets
Paraguay police arrested former President Santiago Pena on Friday, local media outlet ABC reported, shortly after he was impeached by lawmakers over his alleged involvement in a bank scandal.
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Paraguay’s Senate on Friday (local time) has voted to impeach and remove President Santiago Peña from office, stripping him of his immunity amid an escalating criminal investigation into the collapse of a prominent bank tied to him, CNN reported.
