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Paraguay's former President Santiago Peña is under house arrest after being dismissed by Congress for the Ueno Bank scandal
Peña was removed from office and now faces possible criminal responsibilities for her role in the Ueno Bank scandal.
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Peña calls for 72-hour extension to prepare for his defence in the political trial in Paraguay
Santiago Peña, the resignation president of Paraguay, asked for an extension to Congress to respond to the allegations related to the serious financial crisis and the collapse of Ueno Bank, a banking entity related to its environment and of which it was a shareholder. Peña argued that it was notified only the day before and that the deadline does not guarantee due process. Congress assesses the order in the midst of a climate of tension. Report from our correspondent, Flavia Borja.
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The Congress of Paraguay is discussing the future of President Santiago Peña following the Ueno Bank crisis. Follow the latest news
President Santiago Peña, whose resignation was not accepted or rejected, is expected to present himself with his defense in Congress to offer his testimony. However, Peña requested an extension of 72 hours to prepare his case.