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Paraguay's Ex-President Santiago Pena Arrested Amidst Bank Collapse CrisisEconomy

Paraguay's Ex-President Santiago Pena Arrested Amidst Bank Collapse Crisis

Paraguayan police raided the home of former President Santiago Pena amid an investigation into the collapse of Ueno Bank, which has triggered a significant economic and political crisis in the nation. Pena faces charges including breach of trust and administration for personal gain, related to allegations of using his influence to channel public funds into the bank.

Al Jazeera English|November 9, 2026
Investigation Underway as Former President's Mansion in Paraguay is RaidedMiscellaneous

Investigation Underway as Former President's Mansion in Paraguay is Raided

The mansion of a former president of Paraguay was raided as part of an ongoing investigation. Further details regarding the investigation are pending.

Al Jazeera English|November 9, 2026
Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Charged in Major Banking ScandalEconomy

Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Charged in Major Banking Scandal

Former Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has been charged with breach of trust and administration for personal gain in connection with a banking scandal involving the digital bank Ueno. The collapse of Ueno has led to widespread protests and left millions unable to access their savings.

Al Jazeera English|November 7, 2026|5
President Peña Under Military Guard Amidst Paraguayan Bank Collapse TurmoilEconomy

President Peña Under Military Guard Amidst Paraguayan Bank Collapse Turmoil

President Santiago Peña of Paraguay has been placed under military protection amid the chaos following a significant bank collapse. The incident has created turmoil and heightened security concerns for the nation's leader.

Al Jazeera English|November 7, 2026|4
Paraguay's President Pena Impeached Amidst Banking Scandal; Vice President Alliana Sworn InPolitics

Paraguay's President Pena Impeached Amidst Banking Scandal; Vice President Alliana Sworn In

Pedro Alliana has been sworn in as Paraguay's new president following the impeachment of Santiago Pena over a banking scandal involving Ueno Bank. Pena has been placed under house arrest amid investigations into potential corruption and mismanagement.

Al Jazeera English|November 7, 2026
Paraguay Plunged into Crisis: President Faces Impeachment Amidst Ueno Bank CollapsePolitics

Paraguay Plunged into Crisis: President Faces Impeachment Amidst Ueno Bank Collapse

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena faces impeachment following the collapse of Ueno Bank, a major digital lender. The crisis has led to frozen customer accounts and investigations into risky insider lending practices.

Al Jazeera English|November 6, 2026
Paraguayan President Faces Impeachment Amidst Banking Sector CrisisPolitics

Paraguayan President Faces Impeachment Amidst Banking Sector Crisis

Paraguay's president is being impeached due to a major crisis and collapse within the country's banking sector.

Al Jazeera English|November 6, 2026
Paraguay's President Pena Resigns Amidst Financial Crisis Following Digital Lender ueno CollapseEconomy

Paraguay's President Pena Resigns Amidst Financial Crisis Following Digital Lender ueno Collapse

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has resigned following the collapse of digital lender ueno, which has left millions of customers unable to access their funds. The resignation comes amid impeachment proceedings and public protests.

Al Jazeera English|November 5, 2026|4
Paraguay's Financial Crisis: Bank Failure Leaves Half the Nation's Savings in JeopardyEconomy

Paraguay's Financial Crisis: Bank Failure Leaves Half the Nation's Savings in Jeopardy

A major bank in Paraguay has collapsed, putting the savings of half the country's population at risk. The full extent of the financial crisis is still being determined.

Al Jazeera English|November 5, 2026
China Imposes Sanctions on Paraguay and Belize Ministers Over Diplomatic Ties With TaiwanPolitics

China Imposes Sanctions on Paraguay and Belize Ministers Over Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan

China has sanctioned Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister due to their diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The measures include asset freezes and entry bans to Hong Kong and Macau.

Al Jazeera English|October 12, 2026
Severe Hailstorms Leave Widespread Damage Across Paraguay CapitalBreaking News

Severe Hailstorms Leave Widespread Damage Across Paraguay Capital

Massive hailstones have struck the capital of Paraguay, causing widespread damage throughout the area.

Al Jazeera English|October 4, 2026|1
Severe Hailstorm Causes Widespread Damage Across Paraguay CapitalBreaking News

Severe Hailstorm Causes Widespread Damage Across Paraguay Capital

Huge hailstones have battered the capital of Paraguay, causing widespread damage throughout the city.

Al Jazeera English|October 4, 2026|1