Paraguay’s ex-president Pena faces prosecutors after impeachment, house arrest

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Prosecutors said on Nov 6 that charges against Pena were still being determined but could include influence peddling. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Security personnel outside the Presidential Escort Regiment military unit, where Paraguay's former president Santiago Pena is held.

ASUNCION – Paraguay’s former president Santiago Pena arrived at the Attorney-General’s Office on Nov 7 to appear before prosecutors, a day after he was impeached and placed under house arrest amid a political and financial crisis triggered by the collapse of digital lender ueno.

Prosecutors said on Nov 6 that charges against Pena were still being determined but could include influence peddling.

His removal brought Vice-President Pedro Alliana to power, with the long-time ruling Colorado Party politician sworn in on Nov 6 to complete Pena’s term through August 2028.

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