Paraguay protests demand prison for ex-President Peña over bank collapse

Protests and clashes erupted in Paraguay outside the former residence of ex-President Santiago Peña, with demonstrators demanding his imprisonment rather than house arrest. Hundreds gathered overnight Friday into Saturday to voice opposition to the judicial decision. The unrest stems from the Ueno Bank bankruptcy, which affected approximately three million account holders. Protesters threw stones at police lines, with one officer struck in the face, prompting officers to respond with tear gas to disperse the crowd. The demonstrations mark continued fallout from the bank's collapse, as victims seek harsher punishment for Peña. The former president was granted house arrest, a decision protesters strongly contest.