Paraguay's president resigns amid banking scandal

Source: Le Monde.fr · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 14:40 · 18 h ago

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Paraguay's president resigns amid banking scandal

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 14:40 by Le Monde.fr and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• The Guardian: Ousted Paraguay president under house arrest after banking crisis leaves 60% of country unable to access accounts — Santiago Peña was detained minutes after he was impeached by Congress, as protesters took to the streets demanding answers after the…
• BBC News: Paraguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrested — Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
• BBC: Paraguay's President Santiago Peña impeached and arrested — BBC Paraguay president impeached following bank collapse scandal CNN Ousted Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after bank…
• Al Jazeera: Paraguay’s Santiago Pena under arrest, new president Pedro Alliana sworn in — The sudden leadership change comes as Paraguay reels from the collapse of the Ueno Bank, a popular lender.
• The Hindu: Paraguayan President Pena impeached over banking crisis

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