Former Paraguayan President Peña arrested in Ueno Bank case

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Former Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was arrested at his home in Asunción on Friday night by national police, acting on a judicial order related to the Ueno Bank case, according to ABC Color. The arrest occurred simultaneously with the congressional ceremony where Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president, following Peña's removal through a political trial. Peña is accused of responsibility for the crisis caused by Ueno Bank's resolution. Peña will remain in custody pending further judicial proceedings. The arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the bank's collapse.


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