Paraguay: President Santiago Peña removed and arrested
The Paraguayan Congress removed President Santiago Peña from office following the collapse of a digital bank linked to his business interests, and he has been placed under house arrest.
The Senate of Paraguay has removed President Santiago Peña from office, according to reports this morning by i24NEWS and BBC Persian. The impeachment follows the collapse of a digital bank associated with the president's personal business interests. According to the reports, Peña was placed under house arrest shortly after his removal. Public prosecutors in the country are currently working to determine formal charges against him regarding corruption and his role in the financial collapse.
Sources: i24NEWS, BBC Persian
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