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Digital Banking10 Nov 2026

How Digital Bank Ueno's Collapse Triggered a Political Crisis in Paraguay and Removed President Santiago Peña

The collapse of Paraguay's digital lender Ueno Bank froze access to millions of customer accounts and triggered a major political crisis. The controversy surrounding the bank's financial position, alleged lending irregularities and political connections culminated in the impeachment and removal of President Santiago Peña.