Politics

Paraguayan court orders arrest of Santiago Peña following impeachment

The former Paraguayan president was placed under house arrest immediately after being removed from office by the Senate amid financial investigations involving Ueno Bank and the Central Bank.

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Published November 6, 2026, 21:47 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Santiago Peña, former president of Paraguay, wearing a suit and presidential sash, surrounded by people at an event. — Santiago Peña, former president of Paraguay, at an official event. Photo: Reprodução/G1

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The essentials of this story

What happened: Former President Santiago Peña was placed under house arrest following his impeachment by the Paraguayan Senate.
Who is affected: Santiago Peña, former Central Bank President Carlos Carvallo Spalding, and the new president, Pedro Alliana.
What changes: Paraguay is undergoing a change in the presidency, and the former president faces criminal proceedings over suspected financial crimes.

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