Politics

Former Paraguayan President Santiago Peña formally charged and faces arrest request

Following his impeachment by Congress, the former leader faces charges of breach of trust and self-dealing linked to the Ueno Bank crisis.

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Published November 7, 2026, 15:46 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Former Paraguayan president Santiago Peña walking down an indoor corridor accompanied. — Santiago Peña walking through an institutional hallway Photo: Reprodução/G1

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What happened: Former President Santiago Peña was formally charged and had his preventive detention requested by the Public Prosecutor's Office following his impeachment.
Who is affected: Former President Santiago Peña, former Central Bank President Carlos Dagoberto Carvallo Spalding, and former Ueno Bank directors.
What changes: Paraguay is now led by former Vice President Pedro Alliana, while the financial system deals with the liquidation of Ueno Bank and the investigation into the misappropriation of funds.

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