Paraguay's Ousted President Peña Under House Arrest in Ueno Bank Scandal; Successor Sworn In

Paraguay's ousted President Santiago Peña has been placed under house arrest pending charges over the Ueno Bank scandal, while his successor, Pedro Alliana, was sworn in and promised full compensation for nearly 3 million depositors. Peña faces charges of violating public trust, undue influence for reward, and abuse of public office. His detention follows the Senate's unanimous vote to remove him, stripping his immunity after his resignation was rejected. Alliana, from the same Colorado Party, will serve until August 2028. The crisis stems from Ueno Bank's collapse, which froze deposits for about half of Paraguay's population, triggering protests and multiple criminal investigations.