Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña has been impeached and placed under house arrest following the collapse of Ueno Bank.
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The crisis has left millions of people unable to access their savings, sparking nationwide protests.
Vice President Pedro Alliana has taken over as Interim President, promising compensation for those affected.
Peña denies any wrongdoing, but he faces charges of breach of trust, influence peddling and using public office for personal gain.
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