Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed under house arrest Friday. The Senate voted on his impeachment after the collapse of a…

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  1. Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after bank collapse

    NBC News ·

    ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest Friday on suspicion of breach of trust and influence peddling, among other charges, shortly after the Senate removed him from office over the collapse of a government-linked bank that locked nearly half the country’s 6 million people out of their savings.

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  2. Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Pena placed under house arrest after bank collapse; Pedro Alliana swo

    The Economic Times ·

    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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  3. Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest

    CBC News ·

    Ousted Paraguayan president Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest Friday on suspicion of breach of trust and influence peddling, among other charges, shortly after the Senate removed him from office over the collapse of a government-linked bank that locked nearly half the country's 6 million people out of their savings.

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