Senate ousts Paraguay's former President, prosecutors place Peña under house arrest

Paraguay's former President Santiago Peña has been impeached by the Senate and placed under house arrest, following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left millions of customers unable to access their savings. The impeachment comes after all 44 senators present voted to remove Peña from office due to misconduct, including charges of breach of trust, influence peddling, and using public office for personal gain.

Peña faces up to 10 years in prison for some of the charges. Vice President Pedro Alliana has been sworn in as president to complete Peña's term, which runs until August 2028.

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