Paraguay's Former President Faces Corruption Charges Linked to Major Bank Collapse

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Paraguay's Former President Faces Corruption Charges Linked to Major Bank Collapse

Paraguay’s ousted president charged with crimes linked to bank collapse, may face 20 years in prison

11/09/2026

Prosecutors said Santiago Peña could face up to 20 years in prison if he is found guilty and asked a judge to freeze his assets over the bank collapse.

The Hindu

Paraguay's ousted President charged with crimes linked to collapse of major bank

11/08/2026

In a farewell message released shortly before he was ousted on Friday (November 6), Mr. Peña expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm

Hindustan Times

Paraguay prosecutors charge ex-president Santiago Peña over Ueno bank collapse

11/08/2026

Santiago Pena was removed from office by the Senate on Friday, three days after the collapse of a leading bank with which he had business links.

Firstpost

Impeached Paraguayan leader charged over banking crisis as protests wreak havoc

11/08/2026

Paraguayan prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Pena and took him into custody Saturday over a banking crisis that saw millions cut off from their money and sparked major protests.

BBC

Paraguay's former president charged after bank collapse

11/07/2026

Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.

CBC

Paraguay's impeached ex-president charged with crimes linked to collapse of major bank

11/07/2026

Paraguayan prosecutors on Saturday charged former president Santiago Peña with breach of trust and administration for personal gain and asked a court to jail him pending trial, a day after his...

The New York Times

Prosecutors Charge Paraguay’s Former President With Corruption

11/07/2026

Santiago Peña was impeached, removed from office, placed under house arrest and charged with using his office to enrich himself after a bank with close ties to his administration went under.

CNBC

Paraguay's former president faces prosecutors after his removal over bank collapse

11/07/2026

Prosecutors ordered the arrest of Peña as part of a criminal investigation into alleged breach of trust and other offenses tied to the collapse of Ueno Bank.

The Washington Times

Paraguay's former president faces prosecutors after his removal over bank collapse

11/07/2026

Paraguay's former president was taken to the attorney general's office for questioning Saturday, just hours after being ousted by Congress over the collapse of a major bank. The Central Bank said...

Paraguay's Political Turmoil: Impeachment and House Arrest Follow Banking Crisis Impacting Millions

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Paraguay's Alliana sworn in as president after Peña impeachment

11/07/2026

Paraguayan lawmakers swore in former Vice President Pedro Alliana to lead the country on Friday, quickly replacing President Santiago Peña after his impeachment for alleged involvement in a bank...

NEWS18

Vice Prez Takes Charge As Paraguay's New Leader, Impeached Pena Placed Under House Arrest

11/07/2026

Alliana was sworn in shortly after the Senate voted unanimously to remove Pena from office over the collapse of Ueno Bank.

CBS News

Paraguay's president under house arrest after bank collapse

11/07/2026

The president was placed under house arrest after being removed from office following the collapse of a bank linked to the government.

Firstpost

Paraguay's impeached President Pena placed under house arrest over banking crisis

11/07/2026

Paraguay's impeached President Santiago Pena was placed under house arrest on Friday, just days after he was ousted from office.

The Guardian

Ousted Paraguay president under house arrest after banking crisis leaves 60% of country unable to access accounts

11/07/2026

Santiago Peña was detained minutes after he was impeached by Congress, as protesters took to the streets demanding answers after the suspension of the Ueno bankParaguay’s rightwing president has...

The Sun

Paraguay’s president, 47, impeached & arrested after millions have bank accounts FROZEN sparking violent riots

11/07/2026

PARAGUAY'S President Santiago Peña has been impeached and arrested after millions of citizens had their bank accounts frozen, sparking violent riots. Nearly six million people were completely cut...