Paraguay's president faces possible criminal investigation as bank collapse triggers political turmoil

Summary

Paraguay's attorney general has ordered a criminal investigation involving President Santiago Peña after the collapse of the digital lender Ueno Bank, which left many customers unable to access their accounts. Hindustan Times reports the probe as a possible criminal case against the president. PBS reports that prosecutors announced the criminal investigation hours after Peña's resignation and impeachment on Thursday, and describes the president as embattled. The collapse has fueled a political crisis in which opposition lawmakers have pressed for Peña's removal.

Timeline

1. Hindustan Times

   5 Nov 2026, 23:09 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Paraguay's attorney general has ordered a criminal investigation involving President Santiago Peña following the collapse of Ueno Bank.

2. PBS

   5 Nov 2026, 23:16 UTCSource ↗

   PBS reports that Paraguayan prosecutors announced a criminal investigation into President Santiago Peña after the collapse of a major digital bank, hours after his resignation and impeachment on Thursday.