Protesters demand justice outside National Congress amid bank crisis in Asunción, Paraguay

On November 5, 2026, in Asunción, Paraguay, @naviPestana shared a video showing a large crowd gathering for a demonstration outside the National Congress. In the video, thousands of protesters fill an illuminated city street beneath a dark night sky, holding signs and waving flags as they gather to demand justice and the removal of President Santiago Peña. The crowd stretches along the road, surrounded by multi-story buildings and illuminated high-rises, while warm streetlights cast a glow over the demonstration. According to reports, the protest was sparked by the Central Bank of Paraguay's takeover of Ueno Bank after the financial institution reportedly failed to meet minimum solvency requirements. The situation reportedly affected the accounts of nearly three million people, leaving customers unable to access their funds. Protesters also accused President Peña of involvement in the alleged misuse of state funds, public agency resources, and social security pensions through the bank. Peña had previously been a shareholder and manager at the financial institution.