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Ousted Paraguay president under house arrest after banking crisis leaves 60% of country unable to access accounts

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Briefings

Paraguay's President Santiago Peña was detained after being impeached by Congress following a banking crisis that left over half the population unable to access bank accounts. The investigation focuses on allegations of using political influence to favor a bank that expanded rapidly under his administration. The event occurred in November 2026, with the suspension of the Ueno bank occurring minutes after the impeachment vote.

Key points

• President Santiago Peña was detained by police minutes after being impeached by the Paraguayan Congress.
• The Ueno bank was suspended due to irregularities and allegations of financial misconduct during Peña's administration.

Context

This event occurred in Paraguay in November 2026, marking a significant political and financial crisis where the suspension of the Ueno bank left more than half the country's population unable to access their bank accounts. The investigation into Peña's detention focuses on allegations of using his political influence to favor a bank that expanded exponentially under his government.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article snippet from November 2026. Specific dates for the irregularities are not provided, and the investigation details remain unverified. The source does not confirm the exact number of people affected or the specific nature of the irregularities beyond the bank suspension.

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