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Paraguay Protests Intensify Over Bank Lockout
Paraguayans protested outside Ueno Bank's headquarters in Asunción, demanding their money back after the bank locked about 3 million customers out of their accounts, including state pension and health funds. Protesters burned debit and credit cards and booed former presidential candidate Payo Cubas, who was accused of profiting from public rage. President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation but was impeached by Congress, with Vice President Pedro Alliana next in line for the presidency.