Unrest in Paraguay as president steps down, in photos

Associated Press · Jorge Saenz · 2026-11-05 21:58 UTC

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguayan President Santiago Peña announced his resignation after the collapse of a major digital bank tied to his government triggered widespread protests, froze millions of people’s savings and cost him the support of his own party.

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ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguayan President Santiago Peña announced his resignation after the collapse of a major digital bank tied to his government triggered widespread protests, froze millions of people’s savings and cost him the support of his own party.

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