Paraguay's Senate impeaches President Pena, a Trump ally, over bank scandal

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Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Pena from office on Friday, with 44 of 45 senators voting for impeachment. Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as his successor shortly after the vote. Pena faces a criminal investigation linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank, where he held business ties until 2025. The bank's failure blocked millions of customers from accessing savings, and prosecutors are examining oversight and use of public funds. The Senate vote stripped Pena of parliamentary immunity, and he was placed under house arrest. A close ally of Donald Trump, Pena had resigned Thursday, but Congress rejected it.


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