Paraguay’s President Pena resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse
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Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday as calls for his removal swelled following the collapse of digital lender Ueno that left millions of customers unable to access their accounts. “I do so with the stability of our country, social peace, and the need to preserve our democrati
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Paraguay’s President Pena resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse. Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday as calls for his removal swelled following the collapse of digital lender Ueno that left millions of customers unable to access their accounts. “I do so with the stability of our country, social peace, and the need to preserve our democrati Covered by 1 publications. South China Morning Post: Paraguay’s President Pena resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse.
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- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Paraguay’s President Pena resigns under mounting pressure from bank collapse Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday as calls for his removal swelled following the collapse of digital lender Ueno that left millions of customers unable to access their accounts. “I do so with the stability of our country, social peace, and the need to preserve our democrati 3 h ago · Tier 2
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