PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldParaguay Senate Removes President Santiago Peña Over Bank Collapse
Paraguay’s Senate unanimously voted to remove President Santiago Peña following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which was linked to his government. The bank's seizure froze nearly 3 million customers' savings, sparking a political crisis. Peña was accused of misusing public funds and misconduct but denied wrongdoing. Vice President Pedro Alliana will succeed him. Peña is also barred from a lifetime Senate seat and faces criminal investigations.
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