Paraguay arrests former President Peña in Ueno Bank case

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Former Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was arrested at his home in Asunción on Friday evening, November 6, on judicial orders 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 remains in custody pending judicial proceedings.


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