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Paraguay’s Santiago Pena under arrest, new president Pedro Alliana sworn in
The sudden leadership change comes as Paraguay reels from the collapse of the Ueno Bank, a popular lender.
The sudden leadership change comes as Paraguay reels from the collapse of the Ueno Bank, a popular lender.
Ueno collapse raises questions about state influence and accountability.
President Santiago Pena is under fire over links to parent company of collapsed bank.
Political turmoil comes after a digital bank's failure has left half the population without access to their accounts.
President Pena, a Trump ally, had faced an impeachment motion and protests after the collapse of digital lender ueno.
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.