Paraguay bank scandal: savers get money back, but anger persists

Paraguayan banks began reimbursing savers this weekend after the Ueno Bank scandal that led to President Peña's downfall, with payments reaching over a million depositors. However, anxiety and anger remain high among those affected by the sudden freeze. The central bank's guarantee fund is prioritizing small accounts up to 1,600 dollars, with payments gradually extending to a 20,000-dollar cap under an emergency law. Many savers, like Isabel Figueredo, visited branches in person to confirm their funds were safe, despite automatic credits. The crisis has devastated individuals and businesses, with some losing years of savings. Former President Peña, indicted for protecting Ueno Bank, was moved to a presidential guard site after hostile protesters gathered at his home.