Paraguay’s Senate voted to remove President Santiago Peña for misconduct in office and placed him under house arrest on November 6. Vice-President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president. The move followed Peña’s resignation announcement amid protests over Ueno Bank’s collapse, which left about 60% of adults unable to access savings and pension payments after regulators took control of the bank.
WHO:
Paraguay’s Senate
WHAT:
The Senate voted to remove President Santiago Peña for misconduct in office and place him under house arrest.
WHEN:
Nov 6, 2026
WHERE:
Paraguay
WHY:
The Senate removed Peña for misconduct in office, following impeachment proceedings connected to Ueno Bank’s collapse.
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Nov 14, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
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