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Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment

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Briefings

Thousands of Paraguayans protested over a banking scandal affecting nearly half the population, demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign. The event occurred in November 2026, with protesters demanding accountability for the financial crisis.

Key points

• Thousands of Paraguayans protested over a banking scandal affecting nearly half the population, demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.
• The protest occurred in November 2026, with protesters demanding accountability for the financial crisis.

Context

Paraguay experienced a severe banking crisis in late 2026, leaving nearly half the population without access to savings. President Santiago Peña offered to resign but faced continued demands for impeachment.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single snapshot from November 2026. Specific numbers of protesters, exact casualty figures, and long-term economic impacts are not provided.

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