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Bank crisis in Paraguay affects millions and threat government

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Briefings

A crisis in Paraguay's largest digital bank, Ueno Bank, has affected millions of clients and forced the resignation of the central bank president. The bank, which serves nearly half of the population, collapsed due to insufficient capital after regulators intervened. This has triggered an impeachment process against President Santiago Peña, who is accused of conflicts of interest and misuse of pension funds. Eight executives and 19 other company representatives are under investigation for loans exceeding legal limits to Grupo Vázquez. The situation has escalated to protests in Asunción, with clients expressing financial despair.

Key points

• Nearly half of Paraguay's population has a Ueno Bank account, making the bank's collapse a crisis affecting millions.
• The central bank president resigned after regulators intervened due to insufficient capital and regulatory violations.

Context

Paraguay faces a severe crisis in its largest digital bank, Ueno Bank, which has affected millions of clients and forced the resignation of the central bank president. The bank, which serves nearly half of the population, collapsed due to insufficient capital after regulators intervened. This has triggered an impeachment process against President Santiago Peña, who is accused of conflicts of interest and misuse of pension funds. Eight executives and 19 other company representatives are under investigation for loans exceeding legal limits to Grupo Vázquez.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the immediate crisis period in 2026. Specific dates for the bank's collapse and the start of the impeachment process are not fully detailed. Some allegations regarding Grupo Vázquez loans and specific financial figures remain unverified. The scope is limited to Paraguay and does not include international financial impact or long-term economic consequences.

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