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44 senators voted unanimously in favour of the President's dismissal, for his ties with the Ueno Bank, whose closure has led to an unprecedented political crisis in the country. In a quick succession, the Office of the Prosecutor ordered the arrest of Peña, the National Police carried out the measure, upon notification of his house arrest, the former President was summoned to give statements, pending an indictment, and President Pedro Alliana was sworn in his place.
44 senators voted unanimously in favour of the President's dismissal, for his ties with the Ueno Bank, whose closure has led to an unprecedented political crisis in the country. In a quick succession, the Office of the Prosecutor ordered the arrest of Peña, the National Police carried out the measure, upon notification of his house arrest, the former President was summoned to give statements, pending an indictment, and President Pedro Alliana was sworn in his place.
