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Ueno Bank crisis leads to resignation and impeachment of PEA

Overview

The financial crisis triggered by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) intervention of Ueno Bank has escalated into a major political upheaval. Following the bank’s solvency ratio falling below 50% of the required minimum, the resulting freeze on approximately $850 million in public funds and the impact on nearly 3 million customers led to intense political pressure. The crisis involves significant public resources, including approximately $355 million linked to the Social Security Institute (IPS).

On November 4, 2026, President Santiago Peña resigned from office, citing the necessity to preserve national stability, social peace, and democratic institutions. His resignation follows impeachment proceedings initiated by 35 opposition lawmakers, who alleged conflicts of interest due to Peña’s former ties as a shareholder and director of the group controlling Ueno Bank. Although Peña submitted his resignation, the Chamber of Deputies voted to proceed with the impeachment, passing the case to the Senate.

Recent developments indicate that the banking collapse has prompted the resignation of Central Bank President Carlos Carvallo. Public indignation has manifested in mass protests in Asuncion and other cities, with demonstrators demanding the return of their savings. While Peña submitted his resignation, he remains formally in office as the impeachment process continues. If found guilty, he could lose the lifelong senate status typically granted to former presidents under the Paraguayan Constitution. The State Prosecutor's Office continues to investigate potential financial irregularities, including a “simulated credit sale scheme,” and has implicated 27 individuals.

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Paraguay · ueno bank · Central Bank of Paraguay · Instituto de Previsión Social · Chamber of Deputies

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  1. [POLITICS] 670 sources
    Santiago Peña resigns amid Paraguay banking crisis

    President Santiago Peña resigned amid a political crisis in Paraguay following the insolvency of Ueno Bank, which froze millions of accounts and led to unanimous impeachment votes in Congress.

  2. [BUSINESS] 42 sources
    IPS guarantees pension payments amid Ueno Bank crisis

    Paraguay's IPS guarantees pension and bonus payments despite having US$ 355 million invested in the intervened Ueno Bank.

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