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Paraguay banking collapse and savings crisis November 2026
One page that accretes the verified record as the story develops. Every fact keeps its date and its sources.
1 DAYS
26 FACTS
2 EVENTS
3 SOURCES
FIRST ENTRY NOV 05
NOV 05 · Day 1
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
Paraguay's lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial.
Peña apologised to the people and said it was never his intention to betray their trust.
Ueno Bank held pensions and some other public funds.
“My greatest wish is that the return of those funds be guaranteed, that the deposit guarantee fund fulfill its purpose, and that public funds – as well as the resources that belong to all Paraguayans – be protected,”
SANTIAGO PENA
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NOV 05 · Day 1
Paraguay bank collapses with half of population's savings
Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis.
An estimated 60% of the adult population of Paraguay banks with Ueno.
Ueno Bank customers are unable to access their money.