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Paraguay’s ex-president Pena faces new charge over Ueno bank collapse
Publication: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
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Source published: 13/11/2026, 20:18:09 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 21:42:23 UTC
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Briefings
A criminal association charge against Paraguay's ex-president, Luis Pena, was filed following his removal from office. The charge alleges his involvement in the collapse of the Ueno bank, which occurred in 2019. This legal action follows a period of political instability in Paraguay, where Pena had previously been removed from power in 2024. The specific details regarding the bank's collapse and Pena's alleged role remain unverified in the provided source.
Key points
- A criminal association charge was filed against Paraguay's ex-president Luis Pena for alleged involvement in the collapse of the Ueno bank.
- The Ueno bank collapse occurred in 2019, and Pena was removed from office in 2024.
Context
This legal development occurs in the context of recent political instability in Paraguay, where Pena had previously been removed from power in 2024. The Ueno bank collapse is a significant event in the country's financial history, though the specific details of the collapse and Pena's alleged role are not fully detailed in the source.
Limitations
The provided evidence is extremely sparse, offering only a single sentence stating that a charge was filed a week after Pena's removal. It does not specify the exact nature of the charges, the specific allegations against Pena, or the precise timeline of the bank's collapse. The source does not provide any additional context or background information.
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