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Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis

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Briefings

Paraguay's president Santiago Peña resigned following a banking crisis that froze millions of citizens' savings. The right-wing administration authorized Ueno Bank to expand operations rapidly, transforming it from a small digital lender into a major national institution. This expansion contributed to the collapse of the country's banking system within a few days, leading to the resignation of the president.

Key points

• Santiago Peña resigned after his administration authorized Ueno Bank to expand operations rapidly.
• Ueno Bank grew from a small digital bank to one of Paraguay's largest lenders in a few years.

Context

The banking crisis in Paraguay involved the collapse of the national banking system, causing millions of savings to be frozen. The crisis centered on Ueno Bank, which expanded significantly under the right-wing administration of Santiago Peña.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the immediate resignation and the rapid expansion of Ueno Bank. Specific dates of the bank's growth are not provided, and the full extent of the financial impact beyond the immediate crisis is not detailed.

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