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Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies begins impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña

A banking crisis involving the liquidation of the digital bank Ueno, which left millions of customers without access to their funds, has triggered an impeachment request against President Santiago Peña.

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What happened
The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies is debating the opening of an impeachment process against President Santiago Peña following the liquidation of the digital bank Ueno.
Who is affected
Ueno bank customers, the Paraguayan financial system, and the government of Santiago Peña.
What changes
The government is seeking to accelerate the restitution of funds to depositors via the Guarantee Fund, while the country faces political instability and uncertainty regarding the banking system.

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Sources

  1. Paraguai: entenda por que Peña pode sofrer impeachment após crise bancária — g1 — economia (accessed 11/05/2026)
  2. Entenda crise em banco que levou Paraguai a votar impeachment de Peña — CNN Brasil (accessed 11/05/2026)