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Paraguay digital lender ueno crisis
Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Peña over the collapse of Ueno Bank, which froze about 3 million customers' accounts, and Pedro Alliana was sworn in and pledged compensation. Peña was placed under house arrest, moved to a military base, and on Saturday appeared before prosecutors; three criminal probes continue and eight executives are detained.
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Al Jazeera EnglishSat 7 Nov · 06:00 UTC
Paraguayan authorities have moved ex-President Santiago Pena to a military base for his own protection, ending a…
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Saturday 7 November
2 developments14:50 UTC· the latest
Ousted Peña appears before Paraguayan prosecutors
Former president Santiago Peña arrived at the Attorney General's Office to appear before prosecutors a day after his removal and house arrest.
AsunciónPY
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskySat 7 Nov, 14:50
Paraguay's ex-President Peña faces prosecutors after impeachment, house arrest Paraguay’s former President Santiago Peña arrived at the Attorney General’s Office on Saturday to appear before prosecutors, a day after he was impeached and placed under house arrest amid a politic
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05:51 UTC
Ousted Paraguay president Peña moved to military base
Authorities moved ex-President Santiago Peña to a military base for his protection after he was put under house arrest following his removal over the Ueno bank collapse.
AsunciónPY
2 sourcesAl Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Al JazeeraRSSSat 7 Nov, 05:51
Paraguay’s Pena under military protection in bank collapse chaos Paraguay moves ex-President Santiago Pena to military base for protection after dramatic day in Asuncion.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXSat 7 Nov, 06:00
Paraguayan authorities have moved ex-President Santiago Pena to a military base for his own protection, ending a dramatic day in Asuncion. Earlier, he was put under house arrest after the collapse of UENO bank.
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Friday 6 November
8 developments23:15 UTC
Alliana sworn in as Paraguay's president after Peña removal
Lawmakers swore in former Vice President Pedro Alliana to lead the country shortly after Peña's impeachment.
AsunciónPY
2 sourcesReuters, Топор Live
ReutersBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 23:15
Paraguay's Alliana sworn in as president after Peña impeachment Paraguayan lawmakers swore in former Vice President Pedro Alliana to lead the country on Friday, quickly replacing President Santiago Peña after his impeachment for alleged involvement in a bank sca
The original postТопор LiveTelegramFri 6 Nov, 23:32RU
⚡️Вице-президент Парагвая Педро Альяна принес присягу в качестве нового президента после импичмента Сантьяго Пеньи. Генпрокуратура Парагвая распорядилась задержать экс-президента Пенью по делу банка Ueno Bank, сообщило издание ABC. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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23:05 UTC
Prosecutors order Peña's arrest; he is put under house arrest
Paraguay's prosecutor's office sent an arrest warrant for the ousted president over the Ueno Bank case, and AP reported he was placed under house arrest on suspicion of breach of trust.
AsunciónPY
3 sourcesReuters, Топор Live, Associated Press
ReutersBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 23:05
Paraguay authorities order ex-president's arrest after impeachment Paraguay's prosecutor's office sent an arrest warrant for former President Santiago Peña on Friday, shortly after he was impeached by lawmakers.
The original postТопор LiveTelegramFri 6 Nov, 23:32RU
⚡️Вице-президент Парагвая Педро Альяна принес присягу в качестве нового президента после импичмента Сантьяго Пеньи. Генпрокуратура Парагвая распорядилась задержать экс-президента Пенью по делу банка Ueno Bank, сообщило издание ABC. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
The original postAssociated PressBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 23:37
Ousted Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is under house arrest on suspicion of breach of trust. He was detained shortly after the Senate removed him from office following a bank collapse. Paraguay’s ousted president, Santiago Peña, was placed under house arrest on suspicion of
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22:07 UTC
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapse
The Senate convicted Santiago Peña of misconduct over the collapse of Ueno Bank, a digital lender tied to his business interests, and removed him from office. His earlier resignation offer had not been accepted by Congress.
AsunciónPY
10 sourcesAFP, Reuters, Associated Press, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Топор Live, The Hindu, Al Jazeera English
AFPXFri 6 Nov, 22:07
#BREAKING Paraguay Senate impeaches President Pena over banking crisis
The original postReutersBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 22:10
Paraguay Senate votes to impeach President Peña Paraguay's Senate on Friday voted to remove President Santiago Peña from office over his connection to the collapse of local bank ueno, which sparked a political and financial crisis and froze access to millions of accou
The original postAssociated PressBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 22:21
BREAKING: Paraguay's Senate votes to remove President Santiago Peña from office following the Ueno bank collapse. Paraguay’s Senate has voted to remove President Santiago Peña, convicting him of misconduct over the collapse of a major digital bank tied to his business interests.
The original postThe New York TimesRSSFri 6 Nov, 22:55
Paraguay’s President Removed Over Financial Crisis Millions lost access to their savings, and the nation’s president was impeached and removed from office Friday after a major bank with close ties to his administration went under.
The original postBloombergBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 22:57
Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office, a dramatic downfall that paves the way for him to face potential criminal charges over his alleged role in the collapse of a major bank. Read more here: 📷: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The original postТопор LiveTelegramFri 6 Nov, 23:05RU
⚡️В Парагвае объявили импичмент президенту Сантьяго Пенье — парламент отстранил его от власти, — AP. Сенат единогласно проголосовал за отстранение президента на фоне краха Ueno Bank, из-за которого около 3 миллионов клиентов потеряли доступ к своим счетам. Ранее Пенья *
The original postBloombergBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 23:12
Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office Friday, a dramatic downfall that paves the way for him to face potential criminal charges over his alleged role in the collapse of a major bank.
The original postAFPXFri 6 Nov, 23:16
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena has been impeached over the collapse of a major bank that locked almost half the population out of their accounts
The original postThe HinduRSSFri 6 Nov, 23:16
Paraguayan President Pena impeached over banking crisis Santiago Pena had offered his resignation over the disaster, but lawmakers pressed ahead with impeachment proceedings that would strip him of immunity granted to former Presidents
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXFri 6 Nov, 23:40
Paraguay’s Senate has voted to impeach President Santiago Pena after he failed to attend a hearing over the collapse of a major bank linked to his administration, as protesters demand accountability for millions locked out of their savings.
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16:41 UTC
Paraguay Senate begins Peña impeachment trial
The Senate opened the impeachment trial of President Peña over the Ueno Bank collapse.
AsunciónPY
3 sourcesInsider Paper, AFP, Al Jazeera
Insider PaperTelegramFri 6 Nov, 16:41
BREAKING - Paraguay Senate begins president's impeachment trial READ: Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
The original postAFPXFri 6 Nov, 16:46
#BREAKING Paraguay Senate begins president's impeachment trial
The original postAl JazeeraRSSFri 6 Nov, 16:58
Paraguay resumes Pena impeachment proceedings as financial crisis deepens Political turmoil comes after a digital bank's failure has left half the population without access to their accounts.
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14:05 UTC
Senate resumes Peña impeachment; he seeks 72-hour extension
Paraguay's Senate held an extraordinary session on Peña's future and he asked for 72 hours to prepare his defence, saying he had received a 15-page indictment.
AsunciónPY
3 sourcesReuters, The Hindu, AFP
ReutersBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 14:05
Paraguay's Senate resumes President Peña impeachment proceedings Paraguay's Senate went ahead with an extraordinary meeting on Friday to decide on the future of President Santiago Peña, who had submitted his resignation the prior day.
The original postThe HinduRSSFri 6 Nov, 14:10
Paraguay President Santiago Pena requests extra three days to prepare impeachment defence "I have requested a 72-hour extension to prepare my defense," Santiago Pena wrote on X, adding that he had been served with a 15-page indictment
The original postAFPXFri 6 Nov, 15:10
🇵🇾 Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, who is facing impeachment proceedings following a banking scandal that has affected millions of people, on Friday requested three days more to prepare his defense. ➡️
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13:23 UTC
Paraguay parliament fails to accept Peña resignation
Lawmakers of the ruling party left the session, denying a quorum to accept Peña's resignation, so he remains president, while protesters clashed with police outside parliament.
AsunciónPY
2 sourcesТопор Live, France 24
Топор LiveTelegramFri 6 Nov, 13:23RU
⚡️Парламент Парагвая не смог принять отставку президента Сантьяго Пеньи из-за отсутствия кворума, — ABC Color. Депутаты правящей партии покинули заседание, сорвав голосование. Пенья пока остаётся президентом. На фоне кризиса Сенат начал процедуру импичмента, а у здания парл
The original postFrance 24RSSFri 6 Nov, 13:45
Paraguay's Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal, protests Paraguayan President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday, but Congress put it on hold as impeachment proceedings against him move forward. Peña is facing impeachment over a banking scandal that has
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05:10 UTC
Taiwan says Paraguay ties unaffected by Peña's exit
Taiwan said its friendship with Paraguay is not affected after close ally Peña resigned.
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyFri 6 Nov, 05:10
Ties with Paraguay unaffected, Taiwan says after president resigns Taiwan said on Friday its ties of friendship with Paraguay have not been affected by events in the South American nation, after close ally President Santiago Peña resigned following a bank collapse.
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04:00 UTC
Prosecutors open three criminal probes into Ueno collapse
Prosecutors opened three criminal investigations into the collapse of Ueno Bank, including allegations involving the president.
AsunciónPY
1 sourceAl Jazeera English
Al Jazeera EnglishXFri 6 Nov, 04:00
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena amid a banking collapse that has roiled the country. Prosecutors have opened three criminal investigations into the collapse of Ueno Bank, including allegations involving the president.
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Thursday 5 November
4 developments17:33 UTC
Paraguay's lower house impeaches Peña minutes after resignation
Lawmakers voted unanimously to impeach Peña just minutes after he resigned.
AsunciónPY
2 sourcesFrance 24, NPR
France 24RSSThu 5 Nov, 17:33
Paraguay's president Peña impeached moments after resigning over banking scandal Paraguay’s lower house voted unanimously to impeach President Santiago Peña on Thursday, just minutes after he announced his resignation on X. Protesters have rallied in the streets since the takeov
The original postNPRRSSThu 5 Nov, 18:30
Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.
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16:35 UTC
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapse
Peña announced his resignation on X, saying his priority is calm and the return of savings. Eight bank executives have been detained.
AsunciónPY
10 sourcesReuters, Associated Press, BBC World, Al Jazeera English, Топор Live, Al Jazeera, Meduza, The Guardian · World
ReutersBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 16:35
Paraguay President Peña resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday as calls for his removal swelled following the collapse of digital lender ueno that left millions of customers unable to access their accounts.
The original postAssociated PressBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 16:40
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after the collapse of Ueno Bank. Paraguay President Santiago Peña has resigned, days after the collapse of Paraguay’s central bank seized Ueno Bank.
The original postBBC WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 16:58
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXThu 5 Nov, 17:01
Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena has just resigned following mounting pressure from a bank crisis. This comes after Paraguay’s central bank seized a major digital lender, preventing millions of customers from accessing their accounts. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports.
The original postТопор LiveTelegramThu 5 Nov, 17:07RU
⚡️Президент Парагвая Сантьяго Пенья подал в отставку после краха банка Ueno Bank, оставившего около 3 млн клиентов без доступа к деньгам, — Reuters. Банк, ранее связанный с президентом, закрыли из-за серьёзных финансовых нарушений. Это вызвало массовые протесты и требования
The original postAl JazeeraRSSThu 5 Nov, 17:08
Paraguay President Pena resigns in wake of bank collapse President Pena, a Trump ally, had faced an impeachment motion and protests after the collapse of digital lender ueno.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXThu 5 Nov, 17:19
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday after calls for his removal swelled following the collapse of digital lender ueno that left millions of customers unable to access their accounts. 🔗:
The original postMeduzaTelegramThu 5 Nov, 18:16RU
Президент Парагвая [подал]( в отставку после краха местного банка Ueno Bank Это один из крупнейших банков Парагвая. На е
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 18:48
Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis Santiago Peña’s rightwing administration had authorised Ueno Bank to drastically expand operations before collapseParaguay’s rightwing president, Santiago Peña, resigned on Thursday after a polit
The original postReutersBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 19:45
Explainer: What is ueno bank and how did it trigger Paraguay's political crisis? Paraguay's President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday after the collapse of ueno, a prominent commercial bank with ties to his government.
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15:05 UTC
Paraguay Congress begins session on Peña impeachment
Lawmakers began the process of seeking President Santiago Peña's removal after the ueno collapse, which has led to protests and calls for his resignation.
AsunciónPY
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 15:05
Paraguay Congress begins session to debate President Peña's impeachment Paraguay's Congress on Thursday began the process of seeking President Santiago Peña's removal, following the collapse of digital lender ueno that has led to protests and calls for his resignation.
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04:11 UTC
Protests erupt across Paraguay after Ueno Bank shutdown
Customers locked out of their money protested after Ueno Bank was closed in the middle of the night over solvency. An estimated 60% of adults bank with it.
AsunciónPY
2 sourcesAl Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Al JazeeraRSSThu 5 Nov, 04:11
Paraguay bank collapses with half of population’s savings Protests have erupted across Paraguay after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis.
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXThu 5 Nov, 04:31
Protests have erupted across Paraguay after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis, leaving customers unable to access their money. An estimated 60% of the adult population banks with Ueno.
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Wednesday 4 November
1 development23:25 UTC
Paraguay lawmakers push to impeach Peña over ueno collapse
Opposition lawmakers blame Peña for the crisis triggered by the collapse of digital lender ueno and are moving ahead with impeachment efforts.
AsunciónPY
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyWed 4 Nov, 23:25
Paraguay bank crisis spurs lawmakers' calls to impeach president Paraguay's political crisis deepened on Wednesday as opposition lawmakers pressed ahead with efforts to impeach President Santiago Pena, whom they blame for the crisis triggered by the collapse of digital lender
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Tuesday 3 November
1 development22:35 UTC
Paraguay central bank chief resigns as ueno crisis deepens
The governor submitted his resignation at President Peña's request as authorities launched resolution proceedings for the digital lender.
AsunciónPY
1 sourceReuters
ReutersBlueskyTue 3 Nov, 22:35
Paraguay's central bank chief resigns at president's request as digital lender crisis deepens Paraguay's central bank head submitted his resignation on Tuesday at President Santiago Peña's request, as authorities launched resolution proceedings for digital lender ueno.
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Sat 7 Nov · 06:00 · Al Jazeera English
Paraguayan authorities have moved ex-President Santiago Pena to a military base for his own protection, ending a…
Ousted Paraguay president Peña moved to military baseFri 6 Nov · 23:40 · Al Jazeera English
Paraguay’s Senate has voted to impeach President Santiago Pena after he failed to attend a hearing over the collapse…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 04:00 · Al Jazeera English
Lawmakers have voted to impeach Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena amid a banking collapse that has roiled the…
Prosecutors open three criminal probes into Ueno collapseThu 5 Nov · 17:01 · Al Jazeera English
Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena has just resigned following mounting pressure from a bank crisis. This comes after…
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapseThu 5 Nov · 04:31 · Al Jazeera English
Protests have erupted across Paraguay after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis,…
Protests erupt across Paraguay after Ueno Bank shutdownSat 7 Nov · 14:50 · Reuters
Paraguay's ex-President Peña faces prosecutors after impeachment, house arrest Paraguay’s former President Santiago…
Ousted Peña appears before Paraguayan prosecutorsFri 6 Nov · 23:16 · The Hindu
Paraguayan President Pena impeached over banking crisis Santiago Pena had offered his resignation over the disaster,…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 23:16 · AFP
Paraguay's President Santiago Pena has been impeached over the collapse of a major bank that locked almost half the…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 23:15 · Reuters
Paraguay's Alliana sworn in as president after Peña impeachment Paraguayan lawmakers swore in former Vice…
Alliana sworn in as Paraguay's president after Peña removalFri 6 Nov · 23:12 · Bloomberg
Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office Friday, a dramatic downfall that paves the way for him…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 23:05 · Топор Live
⚡️**В Парагвае объявили импичмент президенту Сантьяго Пенье — парламент отстранил его от власти**, — AP. Сенат…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 23:05 · Reuters
Paraguay authorities order ex-president's arrest after impeachment Paraguay's prosecutor's office sent an arrest…
Prosecutors order Peña's arrest; he is put under house arrestFri 6 Nov · 22:57 · Bloomberg
Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office, a dramatic downfall that paves the way for him to face…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 22:55 · The New York Times
Paraguay’s President Removed Over Financial Crisis Millions lost access to their savings, and the nation’s president…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 22:21 · Associated Press
BREAKING: Paraguay's Senate votes to remove President Santiago Peña from office following the Ueno bank collapse.…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 22:10 · Reuters
Paraguay Senate votes to impeach President Peña Paraguay's Senate on Friday voted to remove President Santiago Peña…
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 22:07 · AFP
#BREAKING Paraguay Senate impeaches President Pena over banking crisis
Paraguay Senate removes President Peña over Ueno collapseFri 6 Nov · 16:46 · AFP
#BREAKING Paraguay Senate begins president's impeachment trial
Paraguay Senate begins Peña impeachment trialFri 6 Nov · 16:41 · Insider Paper
BREAKING - Paraguay Senate begins president's impeachment trial READ: Follow @InsiderPaper for more news
Paraguay Senate begins Peña impeachment trialFri 6 Nov · 15:10 · AFP
🇵🇾 Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, who is facing impeachment proceedings following a banking scandal that has…
Senate resumes Peña impeachment; he seeks 72-hour extensionFri 6 Nov · 14:10 · The Hindu
Paraguay President Santiago Pena requests extra three days to prepare impeachment defence "I have requested a 72-hour…
Senate resumes Peña impeachment; he seeks 72-hour extensionFri 6 Nov · 14:05 · Reuters
Paraguay's Senate resumes President Peña impeachment proceedings Paraguay's Senate went ahead with an extraordinary…
Senate resumes Peña impeachment; he seeks 72-hour extensionFri 6 Nov · 13:45 · France 24
Paraguay's Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal, protests Paraguayan President Santiago Peña submitted his…
Paraguay parliament fails to accept Peña resignationFri 6 Nov · 13:23 · Топор Live
⚡️**Парламент Парагвая не смог принять отставку президента Сантьяго Пеньи из-за отсутствия кворума**, — ABC Color.…
Paraguay parliament fails to accept Peña resignationFri 6 Nov · 05:10 · Reuters
Ties with Paraguay unaffected, Taiwan says after president resigns Taiwan said on Friday its ties of friendship with…
Taiwan says Paraguay ties unaffected by Peña's exitThu 5 Nov · 19:45 · Reuters
Explainer: What is ueno bank and how did it trigger Paraguay's political crisis? Paraguay's President Santiago Peña…
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapseThu 5 Nov · 18:48 · The Guardian · World
Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis Santiago Peña’s rightwing…
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapseThu 5 Nov · 18:30 · NPR
Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse Paraguayan lawmakers voted to…
Paraguay's lower house impeaches Peña minutes after resignationThu 5 Nov · 17:33 · France 24
Paraguay's president Peña impeached moments after resigning over banking scandal Paraguay’s lower house voted…
Paraguay's lower house impeaches Peña minutes after resignationThu 5 Nov · 17:19 · Al Jazeera English
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday after calls for his removal swelled following the collapse of…
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapseThu 5 Nov · 17:07 · Топор Live
⚡️**Президент Парагвая Сантьяго Пенья подал в отставку после краха банка Ueno Bank, оставившего около 3 млн клиентов…
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapseThu 5 Nov · 16:58 · BBC World
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted…
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapseThu 5 Nov · 16:40 · Associated Press
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after the collapse of Ueno Bank. Paraguay President Santiago Peña has…
Paraguay's President Peña resigns over Ueno Bank collapseThu 5 Nov · 15:05 · Reuters
Paraguay Congress begins session to debate President Peña's impeachment Paraguay's Congress on Thursday began the…
Paraguay Congress begins session on Peña impeachmentWed 4 Nov · 23:25 · Reuters
Paraguay bank crisis spurs lawmakers' calls to impeach president Paraguay's political crisis deepened on Wednesday as…
Paraguay lawmakers push to impeach Peña over ueno collapseTue 3 Nov · 22:35 · Reuters
Paraguay's central bank chief resigns at president's request as digital lender crisis deepens Paraguay's central bank…
Paraguay central bank chief resigns as ueno crisis deepens