Paraguay President Resigns Amid Banking Crisis
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Paraguay President Peña resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse
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The move comes after the bank Ueno was taken over by Paraguay’s Central Bank early Tuesday after regulators found it was no longer solvent and half of the country's six million citizens soon discovered they could no longer withdraw cash, make digital payments or use their bank cards to buy groceries.
Peña announced his resignation in a video posted to X, saying he was stepping down to preserve the country’s stability and democratic institutions while lawmakers gathered inside the Legislative Palace debated his impeachment.
The digital lender, a rebranded version of a decades-old finance company, lured customers with generous cash-back offers on groceries, grew to more than 70 locations, sponsored Paraguay's national soccer team and plastered its name on the country's main stadium.
Soon after winning its banking licence in 2023, Ueno seemed to be everywhere.
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President Santiago Peña of Paraguay has offered his resignation amid a banking scandal, but Congress is postponing it while considering impeachment proceedings. Thousands of protesters have gathered in public squares to demand justice and accountability from political leaders. The demonstrators are upset about the freezing of three million bank customers' savings by Ueno Bank and believe Peña should face an…
Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment →7 articles from Euronews on this storyParaguay's President Santiago Peña resigned on November 5 following the collapse of ueno, a fast-growing digital lender linked to his government. Founded in 2021 and with around 3 million customers, ueno managed approximately $850 million in public funds and faced regulatory scrutiny for alleged excessive lending to companies tied to its controlling shareholder, Grupo Vázquez. The central bank's intervention due to…
Explainer-What is ueno bank and how did it trigger Paraguay's political crisis? →5 articles from The Straits Times on this storyParaguay is experiencing a severe political crisis following the collapse of Ueno Bank, a digital institution that rapidly grew in popularity but faced regulatory scrutiny for high-risk lending practices. President Santiago Pena, who previously had ties to Grupo Vazquez, the parent company of Ueno Bank, has resigned and now faces impeachment proceedings as the bank's failure left 3 million customers without access…
How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisis →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following a banking scandal involving Bank Ueno, which left half of Paraguay’s six million citizens without access to their savings or basic financial services like cash withdrawals and digital payments. In his resignation video statement, Peña expressed regret and apologized for failing the public's trust but insisted that resolving the bank crisis should not…
Paraguayan president resigns amid bank scandal that leaves millions without savings →3 articles from Just the News on this storyOn November 4, 2026, protests erupted in Asuncion, Paraguay, after people were locked out of their accounts at the country’s largest bank. President Santiago Pena, who was previously a shareholder in the bank, resigned amid impeachment proceedings and reportedly fled to Argentina. This event follows similar outcomes for Brazilian far-right leader Flávio Bolsonaro, who sought asylum in the U.S. after his election…
After Donald Trump’s midterm poll rout, South America breathes easy as far-right feels the heat →2 articles from The Hindu on this storyParaguay President Santiago Peña resigned after the collapse of Ueno Bank, a major digital lender that had over 60% of Paraguay’s adult population as customers. The bank's rapid growth and subsequent failure led to political unrest, with members of Peña's own party supporting his impeachment. The crisis raised concerns about regulatory oversight and the influence of the ruling Colorado Party on Paraguay’s financial…
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns following bank collapse →Show 9 more outlets
Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday following public protests and threats of impeachment related to the collapse of digital lender Ueno, which left many customers unable to access their accounts. In a video address, Pena cited the need for social peace and preservation of democratic institutions as reasons for his resignation. The opposition had called for an extraordinary session to initiate…
Paraguay’s President Pena resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse →Paraguay's President Santiago Peña resigned after a political crisis caused by Ueno Bank entering insolvency, which froze bank operations and left millions unable to access their funds. Accusations of conflicts of interest and misconduct against Peña, who was once a shareholder in the company owning the troubled bank, led to opposition lawmakers pushing for his impeachment. In a video message posted on X, Peña…
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns →Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which held savings for over 60% of Paraguay’s adult population. The bank's failure led to widespread protests and clashes with riot police as depositors demanded their funds back. Despite approving emergency payouts and naming a new central bank chief, Peña stepped down due to growing political pressure, including threats of impeachment…
Bank collapse sinks Paraguay's President Santiago Peña, who resigns as customers fear their savings are gone →Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday after his party withdrew support following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which froze millions in people's savings. In a video statement, Peña cited stability concerns but did not accept direct responsibility for the financial crisis. His resignation must now be ratified by Congress, with Vice President Pedro Alliana set to take over if accepted. The collapse has…
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns following bank collapse →Paraguay's President Santiago Peña was impeached by the lower house with a unanimous 78-0 vote immediately after announcing his resignation via video on X following the collapse of Ueno Bank. The bank's failure led to widespread protests and the loss of millions in savings, causing significant turmoil in Paraguay. The impeachment proceedings now move to the Senate, requiring a two-thirds majority for conviction…
Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse →Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday due to a banking crisis caused by the collapse of ueno, a digital lender with which he had previous business ties. This collapse left nearly half of Paraguay's population without access to their bank accounts. In his resignation speech, Peña cited concerns for national stability and social peace. The incident has led to the resignation of the central bank chief…
Australian news LIVE: Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault charges; David Jones shelves stripped bare →Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following a banking crisis that led to Ueno Bank being frozen by the central bank, affecting 3 million customers and leaving them without access to their savings. The crisis began last Monday when the bank was ordered into resolution due to insolvency, causing widespread protests and arrests of bank executives. Peña, who had been in power since August 2023 and…
Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis →Paraguay is facing a political crisis following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which held over $800 million in public deposits. President Santiago Peña initially resigned via social media but was subsequently impeached by Congress despite his resignation attempt. Lawmakers are now proceeding with impeachment proceedings, rejecting his offer to resign. The central bank's takeover of Ueno Bank led to protests and a…
Paraguay's president tangled up in Ueno banking crisis →On November 6, 2026, Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned amid a banking crisis that left three million people unable to access their savings after the Central Bank seized his politically linked Ueno Bank. Demonstrators gathered in Asuncion protesting against Pena’s continued provisional rule and demanding return of their frozen deposits. Congress initiated impeachment proceedings against Pena, who remains in…
Paraguay president steps down as banking crisis sows chaos →Analysis
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The political upheaval and promises of relief leave a bigger question unanswered: how a bank linked to the president, who until last year had a stake in Ueno’s holding company, could grow so rapidly in size and importance despite repeated warnings about its dubious lending practices.
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“Santiago Peña and the Colorado Party have stolen all our savings,” said Luis Pineda, one of the protesters marching to Congress on Wednesday.
Even as retirees’ savings and other public money piled up at Ueno, worries were escalating inside the central bank.
In June, its inspectors found a pattern of risky lending to insiders, reported ABC Color, a leading Paraguayan newspaper.
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Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis
Paraguayan president resigns amid bank scandal that leaves millions without savings
Paraguay's president tangled up in Ueno banking crisis
Paraguay president steps down as banking crisis sows chaos
Paraguay’s president impeached amid bank collapse crisis
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- 3 Nov
Paraguay's prosecutor's office requested a criminal investigation into the events surrounding ueno and ordered the arrests of eight people linked to the bank.
- 4 Nov
Opposition lawmakers accuse Pena of conflicts of interest, misuse of pension funds and institutional cover-ups linked to the handling of the bank's collapse.
- 5 Nov
Paraguay President Peña resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse
- 6 Nov
Thousands of Paraguayans gathered outside Congress on Thursday (November 5, 2026) to protest against the President, who is still technically in power as his resignation awaits parliamentary approval.
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6 Nov How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisisParaguay is experiencing a severe political crisis following the collapse of Ueno Bank, a digital institution that rapidly grew in popularity but faced regulatory scrutiny for high-risk lending practices. President Santiago Pena, who previously had ties to Grupo Vazquez, the parent company of Ueno Bank, has resigned and now faces impeachment proceedings as the bank's failure left 3 million customers without access…Al Jazeera
6 Nov Paraguay president steps down as banking crisis sows chaosOn November 6, 2026, Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned amid a banking crisis that left three million people unable to access their savings after the Central Bank seized his politically linked Ueno Bank. Demonstrators gathered in Asuncion protesting against Pena’s continued provisional rule and demanding return of their frozen deposits. Congress initiated impeachment proceedings against Pena, who remains in…Toronto Sun
6 Nov After Donald Trump’s midterm poll rout, South America breathes easy as far-right feels the heatOn November 4, 2026, protests erupted in Asuncion, Paraguay, after people were locked out of their accounts at the country’s largest bank. President Santiago Pena, who was previously a shareholder in the bank, resigned amid impeachment proceedings and reportedly fled to Argentina. This event follows similar outcomes for Brazilian far-right leader Flávio Bolsonaro, who sought asylum in the U.S. after his election…The Hindu
6 Nov Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachmentPresident Santiago Peña of Paraguay has offered his resignation amid a banking scandal, but Congress is postponing it while considering impeachment proceedings. Thousands of protesters have gathered in public squares to demand justice and accountability from political leaders. The demonstrators are upset about the freezing of three million bank customers' savings by Ueno Bank and believe Peña should face an…Euronews
6 Nov Paraguayan president resigns amid bank scandal that leaves millions without savingsParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following a banking scandal involving Bank Ueno, which left half of Paraguay’s six million citizens without access to their savings or basic financial services like cash withdrawals and digital payments. In his resignation video statement, Peña expressed regret and apologized for failing the public's trust but insisted that resolving the bank crisis should not…Just the News
6 Nov Paraguay's president tangled up in Ueno banking crisisParaguay is facing a political crisis following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which held over $800 million in public deposits. President Santiago Peña initially resigned via social media but was subsequently impeached by Congress despite his resignation attempt. Lawmakers are now proceeding with impeachment proceedings, rejecting his offer to resign. The central bank's takeover of Ueno Bank led to protests and a…ABC News (AU)- 6 Nov Paraguayan president resigns amid bank scandal that leaves millions without savingsParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following a bank scandal involving Ueno Bank, which left millions of citizens unable to access their savings. In his resignation video, Peña apologized and stated he stepped down for national stability. The country's legislature had planned to vote on impeaching him but proceeded with the impeachment after his resignation. Half of Paraguay’s six million…Just the News
6 Nov Paraguay’s president impeached amid bank collapse crisisLawmakers in Paraguay have voted to impeach President Santiago Pena due to a banking crisis caused by the collapse of Ueno Bank. The situation has led prosecutors to open three separate criminal investigations related to the bank’s failure, with some allegations directly implicating the president.Al Jazeera- 6 Nov Paraguayan president resigns amid bank scandal that leaves millions without savingsParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday due to a banking scandal involving Bank Ueno, which left half of Paraguay’s six million citizens unable to access their savings or use digital payments. In his resignation statement, Peña claimed he stepped down in the interest of national stability and cooperation with ongoing investigations. The country's legislature moved forward with impeachment proceedings…Just the News
6 Nov Santiago Pena, Paraguay President, steps down as banking crisis sows chaosParaguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on November 5, 2026, following a banking crisis that left about three million people without access to their money after the Central Bank seized Ueno Bank, which had ties to Pena. Demonstrations against Pena erupted across Paraguay, and lawmakers launched impeachment proceedings, alleging misconduct due to his past connection with the bank. Despite his resignation, Pena…The Hindu
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5 Nov Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisisParaguay’s President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday following a banking crisis that led to Ueno Bank being frozen by the central bank, affecting 3 million customers and leaving them without access to their savings. The crisis began last Monday when the bank was ordered into resolution due to insolvency, causing widespread protests and arrests of bank executives. Peña, who had been in power since August 2023 and…The Guardian
5 Nov Australian news LIVE: Russell Brand found guilty of rape, sexual assault charges; David Jones shelves stripped bareParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday due to a banking crisis caused by the collapse of ueno, a digital lender with which he had previous business ties. This collapse left nearly half of Paraguay's population without access to their bank accounts. In his resignation speech, Peña cited concerns for national stability and social peace. The incident has led to the resignation of the central bank chief…Sydney Morning Herald
5 Nov Explainer-What is ueno bank and how did it trigger Paraguay's political crisis?Paraguay's President Santiago Peña resigned on November 5 following the collapse of ueno, a fast-growing digital lender linked to his government. Founded in 2021 and with around 3 million customers, ueno managed approximately $850 million in public funds and faced regulatory scrutiny for alleged excessive lending to companies tied to its controlling shareholder, Grupo Vázquez. The central bank's intervention due to…The Straits Times
5 Nov Paraguayan president resigns amid bank collapse leaving 3M people without access to bank accountsParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday and was subsequently impeached amid a banking crisis involving Ueno Bank, which left around three million people without access to their bank accounts. The central bank intervened at Ueno due to a severe capital shortfall, causing widespread public unrest and long lines of desperate depositors attempting to withdraw money from the affected branches.Euronews
5 Nov Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapseParaguay's President Santiago Peña was impeached by the lower house with a unanimous 78-0 vote immediately after announcing his resignation via video on X following the collapse of Ueno Bank. The bank's failure led to widespread protests and the loss of millions in savings, causing significant turmoil in Paraguay. The impeachment proceedings now move to the Senate, requiring a two-thirds majority for conviction…NPR- 5 Nov Ueno Bank collapse in Paraguay prompts President Santiago Peña to resignUeno Bank's collapse in Paraguay on November 3 led to a financial crisis, leaving thousands without access to their deposits and causing President Santiago Peña to resign. The bank's solvency ratio fell below 50%, prompting the Central Bank of Paraguay to take over and begin liquidation proceedings, holding around $850 million in public funds. This triggered widespread protests as citizens demanded access to their…Euronews
5 Nov Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns following bank collapseParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on Thursday after his party withdrew support following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which froze millions in people's savings. In a video statement, Peña cited stability concerns but did not accept direct responsibility for the financial crisis. His resignation must now be ratified by Congress, with Vice President Pedro Alliana set to take over if accepted. The collapse has…Toronto Star- 5 Nov Bank collapse sinks Paraguay's President Santiago Peña, who resigns as customers fear their savings are goneParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which held savings for over 60% of Paraguay’s adult population. The bank's failure led to widespread protests and clashes with riot police as depositors demanded their funds back. Despite approving emergency payouts and naming a new central bank chief, Peña stepped down due to growing political pressure, including threats of impeachment…CBC
5 Nov Paraguay President Pena resigns in wake of bank collapseParaguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday due to widespread demands following the collapse of digital lender ueno, leaving millions unable to access their accounts. Lawmakers accused him of conflicts of interest and misuse of pension funds related to the bank's failure, which managed approximately $850 million in public funds. In his resignation address, Pena emphasized preserving social peace and…Al Jazeera
5 Nov Paraguay President Santiago Peña resignsParaguay's President Santiago Peña resigned after a political crisis caused by Ueno Bank entering insolvency, which froze bank operations and left millions unable to access their funds. Accusations of conflicts of interest and misconduct against Peña, who was once a shareholder in the company owning the troubled bank, led to opposition lawmakers pushing for his impeachment. In a video message posted on X, Peña…BBC- 5 Nov Ueno Bank collapse in Paraguay triggers political earthquake for Santiago PeñaUeno Bank in Paraguay collapsed on November 3, leaving nearly three million customers unable to access their funds due to a sudden system failure. The Central Bank promptly intervened and initiated liquidation after detecting Ueno's solvency ratio had fallen below 50%. This led to public protests as citizens demanded access to their savings, with some fearing the implementation of an Argentine-style corralito that…Euronews
5 Nov Paraguay’s President Pena resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapseParaguay’s President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday following public protests and threats of impeachment related to the collapse of digital lender Ueno, which left many customers unable to access their accounts. In a video address, Pena cited the need for social peace and preservation of democratic institutions as reasons for his resignation. The opposition had called for an extraordinary session to initiate…South China Morning Post
5 Nov Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns following bank collapseParaguay President Santiago Peña resigned after the collapse of Ueno Bank, a major digital lender that had over 60% of Paraguay’s adult population as customers. The bank's rapid growth and subsequent failure led to political unrest, with members of Peña's own party supporting his impeachment. The crisis raised concerns about regulatory oversight and the influence of the ruling Colorado Party on Paraguay’s financial…ABC News (US)- 5 Nov Ueno Bank collapse sparks political crisis and impeachment move in ParaguayOn November 3, Ueno Bank, a major financial institution in Paraguay managing public funds worth around $850 million, collapsed due to severe solvency issues. This led to its immediate liquidation and intervention by the Central Bank of Paraguay, leaving thousands of customers without access to their deposits. The crisis has sparked widespread protests and political turmoil, with opponents calling for the impeachment…Euronews
5 Nov Paraguay President Peña resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapseParaguayan President Santiago Peña resigned on November 5 due to mounting pressure from widespread protests and opposition demands following the collapse of digital bank ueno, which left around 3 million customers unable to access their accounts. With accusations of conflicts of interest and misuse of pension funds, Peña's own conservative party members withdrew support, leading him to step down in a recorded video…The Straits Times- 5 Nov Ueno Bank collapse in Paraguay sparks political crisis for President PeñaUeno Bank in Paraguay collapsed on November 3, leaving customers unable to access their deposits due to a sudden app malfunction. With a critical solvency ratio below 50%, the Central Bank of Paraguay initiated liquidation proceedings and took over the bank, holding approximately $850 million in public funds, including pension and healthcare resources. This crisis has sparked political turmoil, with protesters…Euronews
- 5 Nov Ueno Bank liquidation triggers Paraguay political turmoil and impeachment move against PeñaUeno Bank's sudden collapse on November 3rd due to a severe drop below 50% solvency ratio has led to significant public unrest in Paraguay, with thousands unable to access their deposits. This crisis has pushed the country into its worst institutional turmoil in recent years and prompted calls for impeachment against President Santiago Peña. The opposition blames the Central Bank of Paraguay for negligence, while…Euronews
5 Nov Paraguay Congress begins session to debate President Peña's impeachmentOn November 5, Paraguay's Congress began a session to debate President Santiago Peña's impeachment following the collapse of digital lender ueno, which has led to public protests and demands for his resignation. To start the impeachment proceedings, two-thirds support from participating lawmakers is required. The process gained momentum as key figures like Congress President Basilio Nuñez and Colorado Party leader…The Straits Times
5 Nov Paraguay bank collapses with half of population’s savingsProtests are occurring throughout Paraguay following the abrupt shutdown of Ueno Bank due to a financial crisis, which has left many customers without access to their savings. Approximately 60% of Paraguay's adult population had banked with Ueno, highlighting the widespread impact of the collapse.Al Jazeera- 4 Nov Paraguay bank crisis spurs lawmakers' calls to impeach presidentOn November 4, Paraguayan lawmakers called for President Santiago Pena's impeachment over the collapse of digital lender ueno, which left around 3 million people unable to access their bank accounts. Lawmakers accuse Pena of conflicts of interest and misuse of pension funds, citing his past involvement with Grupo Vazquez, which controlled ueno before its collapse. The opposition submitted impeachment articles in the…The Straits Times
3 Nov Paraguay's central bank chief resigns at president's request as digital lender crisis deepensParaguay’s central bank chief, Carlos Carvallo, resigned at President Santiago Peña’s request amid a deepening crisis involving digital lender ueno. Asunción saw concerned customers protesting outside closed ueno branches on Tuesday, demanding access to their savings. The government is moving to fast-track legislation allowing the use of the national Guarantee Fund for depositors' payments and ensuring the return of…The Straits Times
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