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After the crisis, is Paraguay moving towards a real change or just a relief of figures?

The dismissal and subsequent detention of former Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has opened one of the most uncertain political periods in Paraguay in recent years. The crisis erupted following Ueno Bank's intervention, resulting in investigations into alleged conflicts of interest and other irregularities. As justice progresses with research and the political system seeks to restore stability, doubts about the country's institutional future grow. Julieta Heduvan, a doctoranda at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, addresses the subject in France 24.

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Kiev under pressure: new Russian attacks hit energy infrastructure and residential areas

Recent Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine have once again put the supply of electricity, water and heating at risk when the country is preparing for winter. According to the Ukrainian authorities, the bombing reached key facilities in the Kiev region and also affected residential areas, increasing the concern of civilians for their safety. Meanwhile, in Zaporizhia, family members and colleagues fired six police officers who died after an attack on a aid distribution point.

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Israel expects Herzog's decision: Eisenkot claims to have an advantage in forming government

Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, concluded consultations with the parties and announced that this Sunday he will appoint the candidate for government. Those who receive the mandate will have 28 days, extended by 14 days, to build a coalition. If it fails, the order will pass to another candidate and, if a majority is not achieved, the country could return to the ballot box. In the meantime, Gadi Eisenkot arrives strengthened after being supported by 67 Members and ensures that there is a majority in his favour.

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Report from Asunción: Peña's fall unleashes celebrations; Alliana is sworn president

The political crisis in Paraguay added a new chapter after the Senate's dismissal of Santiago Peña and subsequent detention. While some protesters were celebrating on the streets, others announced mobilizations towards the former president's residence. Prosecutors pointed out that Peña could face charges for alleged trust and administration injury for its own benefit, although they indicated that the investigation remains open.

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Santiago Peña does not appear before the Senate and his lawyers take up his defence in the political trial for the Ueno Bank crisis

Lawyers Adolfo Ferreiro and Ricardo Preda appeared this Friday before the Senate of Paraguay to exercise the technical and legal defence of Santiago Peña, who did not show up personally despite being summoned. The hearing began after the High House rejected the request for a 72-hour extension requested by the president, in the midst of the political crisis unleashed by the intervention and closure of Ueno Bank, an entity linked to the president and which managed funds from more than 2.9 million customers.

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This we know of the Ueno Bank scandal, the crisis that struck Paraguayan President Santiago Peña

The dissolution by financial insolvency of Ueno Bank, one of Paraguay's leading digital banks and close links with President Santiago Peña, has triggered a financial crisis and a political earthquake in the country. While almost 3 million customers have been frozen access to their savings and when Congress was preparing to start a political trial against him, the conservative president presented his resignation.

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Emirates Airlines loses millions while war stops travel in the Middle East

The Emirati airline recorded a net profit of 903 million dollars during the first semester, 66% less than in the same period of the previous year. Air closures, cancellations and flight deviations from the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran affected passenger traffic, which fell by 22 per cent, while the increase in fuel pushed its financial results.

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