Paraguayans get some savings back after banking collapse disrupted economy

Paraguayans get some savings back after banking collapse disrupted economy

In brief

Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday, November 11, it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors locked out of their accounts when it collapsed last week. The digital bank's takeover on November 3 triggered massive protests across Paraguay and led to the impeachment and arrest of ex-president Santiago Pena, who is linked to Ueno.

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