Asuncion, Paraguay, Nov 6, 2026 (AFP) - Santiago Pena, Paraguay president struck down by a bank scandal

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2026-11-06

Paraguay's Santiago Pena has had a colorful career, going from an IMF economist to finance minister to the youngest-ever president of his small South American nation. But who knows what comes next for the 47-year-old following his attempted resignation amid an explosive banking crisis that has blocked nearly half of Paraguay's population from accessing their money. Pena took power in 2023, becoming the fresh young face of the conservative Colorad......

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