From G1 · Nov 10, 2026 · 1m 40s

Paraguai opens Santiago Peña's secret safe

Paraguayan authorities open Santiago Peña's secret safe but find nothing.

In brief

Paraguayan authorities open Santiago Peña's secret safe but find nothing. Paraguayan authorities opened Santiago Peña's secret safe but found no money or valuables after his impeachment. Originally reported by G1.

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Paraguayan authorities open Santiago Peña's secret safe

Paraguayan authorities opened Santiago Peña's secret safe on Tuesday (10) but found nothing inside.

Safe discovered behind fake wall

The safe was hidden behind a fake wall found during a search of Peña's vacation home in San Bernardino.

Peña impeached after bank crisis

Santiago Peña was impeached on Friday (6) after the Ueno Bank closed, leaving millions without access to their money.

Safe security system

The safe had a high security system with four steps: facial recognition, fingerprint, PIN, and Mul-T-Lock keys.

Authorities tried to open safe

Authorities tried to open the safe for days but could not access it until Tuesday (10) when they used the correct device.

Safe found empty

The safe was empty with no money or valuables inside, according to local press.

Peña's bank ties

Peña's vacation home was partly financed by Ueno Bank loans that would cost six times his salary each month.

Ueno Bank closure

Ueno Bank closed on Wednesday (3) after being declared insolvent by the Paraguayan central bank.

Peña's resignation

Peña resigned on November 5, 2026, but his resignation was blocked by Congress to prevent him from keeping benefits.

Peña detained

Peña was detained on Saturday (7) in a military barracks in Asunción after being impeached.

At a glance

Paraguayan authorities opened Santiago Peña's secret safe but found no money or valuables after his impeachment.

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