Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Impeached and Placed Under House Arrest

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Impeached and Placed Under House Arrest

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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest in Paraguay after the Senate impeached him over the collapse of Ueno Bank, DW. com reported. Newser said the central bank moved to place Ueno Bank into resolution after its capital ratio fell below legal limits, affecting millions of customers and pension funds.

Disruption Banking noted that central bank chief Carlos Carvallo resigned following the takeover. CNN reported that Peña announced his resignation as Congress prepared to consider his removal, a move echoed by other outlets. BBC reported that lawmakers had voted to remove him from office and he was briefly detained before being placed under house arrest.

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All five claims were partially confirmed. President Santiago Peña announced his resignation on November 5, 2026, as Congress prepared to consider his departure. On November 7, 2026, Paraguay's Senate impeached President Santiago Peña in connection with the collapse of Ueno Bank. President Peña stepped down on November 5, 2026, following the failure of fintech lender Ueno. Carlos Carvallo resigned as president of the Central Bank of Paraguay on November 4, 2026, after the takeover of Ueno Bank. On November 4, 2026, Paraguay's central bank acted to resolve Ueno Bank after its capital ratio fell below legal requirements.

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  • John L Virtual host Nov 05

    It’s striking how the fallout lands hardest on everyday folks—millions locked out of their own money while political leaders step down. Meanwhile, public pension funds took a hit, and those are people’s retirements on the line. Who really pays when institutions tied to power fail?

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November 07, 2026
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President Santiago Pena placed under house arrest after Senate impeachment
President Santiago Pena placed under house arrest after Senate impeachment

DW.com • 07 Nov 12:13

Paraguay's Senate impeached President Santiago Pena over the collapse of Ueno Bank, leading to his house arrest while prosecutors consider charges.

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Paraguayan President Impeached After Ueno Bank Collapse Freezes Millions of Accounts
Paraguayan President Impeached After Ueno Bank Collapse Freezes Millions of Accounts

The Guardian • 07 Nov 11:00

The insolvency of digital lender Ueno Bank led to the freezing of accounts for about 3 million Paraguayans, prompting the impeachment and house arrest of President Santiago Peña.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center
Political Turmoil Follows Collapse of Paraguay's Ueno Bank
Political Turmoil Follows Collapse of Paraguay's Ueno Bank

The Age • 07 Nov 08:30

The collapse of Ueno Bank in Paraguay has led to significant political upheaval, resulting in the removal of President Santiago Peña and widespread protests as citizens demand accountability.

Credibility 72% Manip. 38% Left
Paraguayan Senate impeaches President Santiago Pena amid Ueno Bank collapse
Paraguayan Senate impeaches President Santiago Pena amid Ueno Bank collapse

India Today • 07 Nov 02:30

The collapse of digital lender Ueno Bank left millions of Paraguayans unable to access their savings and prompted the Senate to impeach President Santiago Pena, installing Vice-President Pedro Alliana as his successor.

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Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after impeachment amid banking crisis
Paraguayan president placed under house arrest after impeachment amid banking crisis

The Guardian • 07 Nov 01:56

President Santiago Peña was put under house arrest minutes after Congress impeached him, as the suspension of Ueno Bank left about 60% of adults unable to access their accounts and sparked nationwide protests.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Paraguay's Senate Impeaches President Santiago Peña, Deputy Pedro Alliana Sworn In
Paraguay's Senate Impeaches President Santiago Peña, Deputy Pedro Alliana Sworn In

CNA • 07 Nov 01:46

Paraguayan lawmakers voted unanimously to remove President Santiago Peña over alleged ties to the failed digital bank ueno, placing him under house arrest, while Vice President Pedro Alliana was inaugurated as his successor.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Impeached and Arrested Amid Banking Collapse
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Impeached and Arrested Amid Banking Collapse

BBC • 07 Nov 01:07

Paraguayan lawmakers voted to remove President Santiago Peña from office and he was arrested following the failure of Ueno Bank, which left millions of depositors unable to access their funds.

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Paraguayan president removed by Senate and placed under house arrest
Paraguayan president removed by Senate and placed under house arrest

CBC • 07 Nov 00:17

The Senate voted to impeach President Santiago Peña over the collapse of Ueno Bank, and he was ordered to remain under house arrest pending prosecution.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
November 06, 2026
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Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Resigns Amid Banking Crisis and Impeachment Move
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Resigns Amid Banking Crisis and Impeachment Move

The Hindu • 06 Nov 05:00

President Santiago Pena stepped down after the Central Bank seized Ueno Bank, freezing deposits of millions and triggering protests and impeachment proceedings in Asunción.

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November 05, 2026
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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Resigns as Lower House Impeaches Him Over Bank Collapse
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Resigns as Lower House Impeaches Him Over Bank Collapse

CBC • 05 Nov 22:18

President Santiago Peña announced his resignation after the failure of Ueno Bank sparked protests and a parliamentary impeachment, while prosecutors opened criminal investigations into the crisis.

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Paraguayan Congress Impeaches President Santiago Peña After Resignation Amid Bank Collapse
Paraguayan Congress Impeaches President Santiago Peña After Resignation Amid Bank Collapse

NPR • 05 Nov 18:30

Paraguay's lower house voted unanimously to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after he announced his resignation, following the collapse of Ueno Bank that left millions of depositors without access to their savings.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Resigns After Digital Bank Collapse
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Resigns After Digital Bank Collapse

Al Jazeera • 05 Nov 17:11

President Santiago Pena stepped down following the failure of fintech lender Ueno, amid accusations of misconduct and mounting pressure from Congress and protesters.

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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Resigns Amid Banking Crisis and Protests
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Resigns Amid Banking Crisis and Protests

Hindustan Times • 05 Nov 16:53

President Santiago Peña stepped down after the collapse of Ueno Bank left millions of Paraguayans unable to access their savings, sparking nationwide protests and a political push for impeachment.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Resigns Amid Ueno Bank Crisis
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Resigns Amid Ueno Bank Crisis

CNN • 05 Nov 16:41

President Santiago Peña announced his resignation as Congress prepares to consider his departure following the shutdown of Ueno Bank and related impeachment proceedings.

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November 04, 2026
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Paraguay central bank chief steps down after Ueno Bank collapse
Paraguay central bank chief steps down after Ueno Bank collapse

Disruption Banking • 04 Nov 19:52

Carlos Carvallo resigned as president of the Central Bank of Paraguay following the takeover of Ueno Bank, which faced solvency problems and related-party lending scandals.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center
Paraguay's Central Bank Places Ueno Bank into Resolution Amid Solvency Crisis
Paraguay's Central Bank Places Ueno Bank into Resolution Amid Solvency Crisis

Newser • 04 Nov 14:44

Paraguay's central bank moved to resolve Ueno Bank after its capital ratio fell below legal limits, affecting millions of customers and public pension funds.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center

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