Paraguayan president Santiago Peña during a public appearance

Paraguay's President Impeached Minutes After Resigning Amid Bank Collapse

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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned following the collapse of a digital bank linked to his administration, which froze millions of people's savings. Minutes after his resignation, lawmakers voted to impeach him, highlighting the political turmoil triggered by the financial crisis.

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