Paraguay partially refunds Ueno Bank depositors after collapse

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Paraguay's central bank has partially repaid eligible Ueno Bank depositors after the lender collapsed. The crisis sparked mass protests and the impeachment and arrest of former president Santiago Peña, who is accused of directing government funds to the bank.

Paraguay's Central Bank said Wednesday it had partially returned savings to all eligible Ueno Bank depositors, following the lender's collapse last week. The crisis triggered mass protests and the impeachment and arrest of former president Santiago Pena, who is accused of directing government funds to the bank.