Paraguay Senators Remove Peña From Office After Bank Scandal
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What the sources say, in brief
According to Bloomberg Politics, Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office on Friday. The report says the removal paves the way for him to face potential criminal charges over his alleged role in the collapse of a major bank. Only one source was supplied, so there are no conflicting accounts to compare. The excerpt does not name the bank or give further details of the charges or the vote.
Key points
- Bloomberg Politics reported that Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office on Friday.
- Bloomberg Politics said the removal paves the way for potential criminal charges against Peña.
- The charges relate to Peña's alleged role in the collapse of a major bank, according to Bloomberg Politics.
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Paraguay Senators Remove Peña From Office After Bank Scandal. According to Bloomberg Politics, Paraguay's Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office on Friday. The report says the removal paves the way for him to face potential criminal charges over his alleged role in the collapse of a major bank. Only one source was supplied, so there are no conflicting accounts to compare. The excerpt does not name the bank or give further details of the charges or the vote. Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Paraguay Senators Remove Peña From Office After Bank Scandal.
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- Bloomberg Politics United States Paraguay Senators Remove Peña From Office After Bank Scandal Paraguay’s Senate removed President Santiago Peña from office Friday, a dramatic downfall that paves the way for him to face potential criminal charges over his alleged role in the collapse of a major bank. 30 min ago · Tier 1
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