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Banking Scandal Topple Paraguay Leader
Paraguay's ousted president placed under house arrest after senators remove him over banking scandal.
In brief
Paraguay's ousted president placed under house arrest after senators remove him over banking scandal. Paraguay's president Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed under house arrest following a banking scandal that left nearly three million customers unable to access their savings. Originally reported by…
Paraguay's President
Paraguay's ousted president Santiago Peña has been placed under house arrest.
Banking Scandal
Senators unanimously voted to remove Peña over a banking scandal.
Bank Collapse
The collapse of Ueno Bank left nearly three million customers unable to access their savings.
Peña's Denial
Peña denies any wrongdoing in the banking scandal.
Successor's Promise
His successor Pedro Alliana pledged to compensate those affected by the bank collapse.
The big picture
Paraguay's president Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed under house arrest following a banking scandal that left nearly three million customers unable to access their savings.
