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Paraguay partially refunds Ueno Bank depositors after collapse

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Briefings

Paraguay's Central Bank partially returned savings to eligible Ueno Bank depositors following the lender's collapse, which triggered mass protests and led to the impeachment and arrest of former president Santiago Peña, accused of directing government funds to the bank. The Central Bank's action occurred after the bank failed last week, resulting in significant public unrest and political accountability measures.

Key points

• Paraguay's Central Bank partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors following the lender's collapse last week.
• The crisis triggered mass protests and the impeachment and arrest of former president Santiago Peña, who is accused of directing government funds to the bank.

Context

This event represents a significant financial crisis in Paraguay where the Ueno Bank collapse led to public unrest and political accountability measures against the former president.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the partial refund announcement and immediate political consequences; specific amounts refunded, protest locations, and Peña's exact fund allocation details are not provided.

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