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Paraguay places ousted president Peña under house arrest after bank collapse

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Briefings

Paraguay authorities placed ousted president Santiago Peña under house arrest following the Senate's unanimous removal from office due to a banking crisis that left nearly half of the population without savings. Peña had offered his resignation, but lawmakers proceeded with impeachment proceedings that stripped him of political immunity.

Key points

• Santiago Peña was removed from office by the Paraguayan Senate on November 7, 2026, over a banking crisis.
• House arrest was imposed on Peña immediately after his removal, shortly after the crisis locked nearly half of Paraguayans out of their savings.

Context

This event occurred in Paraguay on November 7, 2026, where the Senate removed Santiago Peña from office after he offered his resignation over a massive banking crisis that left nearly half of the population without savings. The article does not provide additional background on the crisis's causes or the specific financial figures involved.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the date of the Senate vote and the immediate action of placing Peña under house arrest. The specific duration of the crisis, the exact number of people affected, and the timeline of the impeachment proceedings remain unknown.

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