# Paraguay President Impeached Over Bank Collapse

> Paraguay's ex-president Santiago Peña faces impeachment and house arrest after bank scandal.
- Title: Paraguay President Impeached Over Bank Collapse · BBC News
- Summary: Paraguay's ex-president Santiago Peña faces impeachment and house arrest after bank scandal.
- Keywords: paraguay, santiago pena, impeachment, bank collapse, ueno bank, asuncion, paraguayan central bank, interim president, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.com/news/articles/c68jzzvjgdy9o
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- Topics: paraguay, santiago pena, impeachment, bank collapse, ueno bank, asuncion, paraguayan central bank, interim president, news, world
## Impeachment Charges
Paraguay's former president Santiago Peña charged with breach of trust and misconduct after bank collapse.

> He has been accused of breach of trust and administration for personal gain.
## Arrest and Removal
Peña arrested minutes after lawmakers voted to remove him from office following Ueno Bank collapse.
## Financial Crisis Impact
Over half of Paraguay's population unable to access savings after Ueno Bank seizure.
## Public Reaction
Thousands protested across Paraguay demanding access to savings after bank collapse.
## Interim Leadership
Pedro Alliana sworn in as interim president to manage crisis until 2028.

> Compatriots who are now going through a difficult time as a result of the financial collapse will be fully compensated.
## Key takeaway

Paraguay's former president Santiago Peña was impeached and arrested over alleged banking misconduct following a crisis that left millions without access to savings.