Video. Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
- The crisis has prompted President Santiago Peña to tender his resignation, but Congress has put it on hold while impeachment proceedings move forward, leaving him temporarily in office.
- Protesters gathered in public squares, holding placards demanding justice and accountability, while graffiti called for the country's political leaders to step down.
- One demonstrator held up a Paraguayan football shirt bearing the Ueno Bank logo, with the bank's name crossed out in protest at the freezing of savers' funds.
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- The crisis has prompted President Santiago Peña to tender his resignation, but Congress has put it on hold while impeachment proceedings move forward, leaving him temporarily in office.
- Protesters gathered in public squares, holding placards demanding justice and accountability, while graffiti called for the country's political leaders to step down.
- One demonstrator held up a Paraguayan football shirt bearing the Ueno Bank logo, with the bank's name crossed out in protest at the freezing of savers' funds.
Sources: Euronews