Paraguay’s President Pena impeached over Ueno banking crisis, placed under house arrest
South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, Le Monde in English.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Le Monde in English, 44 senators voted unanimously on Friday to remove President Santiago Peña from office over a major banking crisis. The South China Morning Post reported that Peña was placed under house arrest the same day on suspicion of breach of trust, shortly after the Senate removed him. Le Monde in English said Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in to serve out the term, but prosecutors are also investigating him. The South China Morning Post added that Peña had offered his resignation, but lawmakers pressed ahead with the removal.
Key points
- Le Monde in English reported 44 senators voted unanimously on Friday to remove Santiago Peña from office.
- South China Morning Post said Peña was placed under house arrest on suspicion of breach of trust.
- Le Monde in English said Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in to serve out the term.
- South China Morning Post reported Peña had offered his resignation, but lawmakers pressed ahead.
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Paraguay’s President Pena impeached over Ueno banking crisis, placed under house arrest. According to Le Monde in English, 44 senators voted unanimously on Friday to remove President Santiago Peña from office over a major banking crisis. The South China Morning Post reported that Peña was placed under house arrest the same day on suspicion of breach of trust, shortly after the Senate removed him. Le Monde in English said Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in to serve out the term, but prosecutors are also investigating him. The South China Morning Post added that Peña had offered his resignation, but lawmakers pressed ahead with the removal. Covered by 2 publications. South China Morning Post: Paraguay’s President Pena impeached over Ueno banking crisis, placed under house arrest. Le Monde in English: Paraguay's impeached president Peña put under house arrest.
Who is covering it
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Paraguay’s President Pena impeached over Ueno banking crisis, placed under house arrest Paraguayan President Santiago Pena was placed under house arrest on Friday on suspicion of breach of trust, shortly after the Senate removed him from office over the collapse of a major bank tied to his government. Pena had offered his resignation over the disaster, but lawmakers pressed ahead with 54 min ago · Tier 2
- Le Monde in English France Paraguay's impeached president Peña put under house arrest In a unanimous vote on Friday, 44 senators voted to remove Santiago Peña from office over a major banking crisis. Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president to serve out the term, but prosecutors are also investigating him. 31 min ago · Tier 2
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