
Paraguay’s president impeached amid bank collapse crisis
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6 lis 2026, 04:10Other
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Lawmakers have voted to impeach Paraguay's President Santiago Pena amid a banking collapse that has roiled the country.
The impeachment vote comes as prosecutors have opened three criminal investigations into the collapse of Ueno Bank, with allegations directly involving the president. The banking crisis has triggered significant political instability in the South American nation.
Political Fallout
The impeachment represents a dramatic turn in Paraguay's political landscape, with the president's removal potentially leading to early elections and a reshaping of the country's leadership amid ongoing economic turmoil.
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