Paraguay court orders detention of ex-president Peña over Ueno Bank collapse

A Paraguayan court ordered the detention of former president Santiago Peña on charges of self-enrichment linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank, which reportedly left half the population unable to access funds. The move marks a significant judicial escalation against a former head of state, though the strength of evidence and political context remain unclear. The case could destabilize Paraguay's political landscape and signal a broader anti-corruption push.

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