Paraguay, Prosecutor's Office issues arrest warrant for President Pena
Quick Look
- The Paraguayan Prosecutor's Office has issued an arrest warrant against President Santiago Pena.
- The provision provides for home detention until delivery to the Public Prosecutor at the Unit specialized in economic crimes and anti-corruption.
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Why It Matters
The Paraguayan Prosecutor's Office has issued an arrest order against President Santiago Pena, ordering his home detention until he is handed over to the Public Prosecutor at the Unit specialized in economic crimes and anti-corruption.
(see report at 11.31 pm) The Paraguayan Prosecutor's Office has issued an arrest warrant against President Santiago Pena. "We ask that the necessary instructions be given for the execution of the arrest warrant", reads the judges' provision.
"In the case of Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, the detention must take place at his domicile, until he is made available to the Public Prosecutor at the Unit specialized in economic crimes and anti-corruption, in accordance with the terms and reasons of the attached resolution, and that the outcome is communicated immediately to this Prosecutor's Office."
What to Watch
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President Santiago Pena will be placed under house detention and handed over to the Public Prosecutor.
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Open Questions
- What are the specific crimes alleged against the president?
- What are the terms and reasons for the attached resolution?
- How will the president respond to the arrest warrant?
