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Paraguay’s Peña under house arrest as bank collapse ends presidency

Paraguay’s Peña under house arrest as bank collapse ends presidency

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Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña and placed him under house arrest after the Ueno Bank crisis, a massive banking collapse that locked almost half the country out of their accounts. Following the impeachment, former vice‑president Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president on Friday, with senators appointing him shortly after voting to remove Peña.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Santiago Peña placed under house arrest after Paraguay’s Senate removes him over the Ueno Bank crisis

    — The National Herald

  • center · 3 outlets

    Paraguay senate impeached Santiago Peña over alleged involvement in a banking scandal.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    Paraguay's Alliana sworn in as President as ousted Pena placed under house arrest

    — India Today

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Santiago Peña placed under house arrest after Paraguay’s Senate removes him over the Ueno Bank crisis

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article

Paraguay’s Peña under house arrest as bank collapse ends presidency

Santiago Peña placed under house arrest after Paraguay’s Senate removes him over the Ueno Bank crisis

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Pedro Alliana sworn in as Paraguay president, impeached predecessor placed under house arrest

ASUNCION: Pedro Alliana became president of Paraguay on Friday following the impeachment of his predecessor over a massive banking crisis that locked almost half the country out of their accounts. Senators appointed Alliana, the former vice president, shortly after voting to remove Santiago Pena…

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