PoliticsParaguay’s Santiago Pena arrested as Pedro Alliana is sworn in as president

Pedro Alliana has taken office as Paraguay’s president after lawmakers impeached Santiago Pena amid a scandal surrounding the collapse of Ueno Bank. Prosecutors sought Pena’s arrest on suspicion of breaching public trust and other crimes; he was reportedly detained at home. The bank’s failure left millions unable to access accounts and pension payments.

Paraguay politicspresidential impeachmentUeno Bankbanking crisis

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