Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Pena placed under house arrest after bank collapse; Pedro Alliana swo
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Santiago Pena, the ousted President of Paraguay, was placed under house arrest on charges of misconduct. His removal follows the collapse of Ueno Bank, affecting nearly half of Paraguay's population. Vice President Pedro Alliana has assumed presidency amidst public outcry for accountability. Regulators seized Ueno Bank, locking depositors out of their accounts and triggering a political crisis. Lawmakers allege Pena abused his political influence regarding Ueno's operations and regulatory oversight.
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