Paraguay prosecutors seek preventive detention of ex-president Peña over Ueno Bank scandal

Paraguay's Prosecutor's Office has formally charged former President Santiago Peña and requested preventive detention, alleging irregularities tied to the Ueno Bank scandal. The move marks a significant escalation in a case that could implicate the country's highest political echelon, though the strength of evidence and judicial outcome remain uncertain. This development signals potential political instability and institutional friction in Paraguay.

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