Why it matters
The bank’s closure has left nearly three million Paraguayans without access to their accounts, while protests and political upheaval continue. The reports do not identify a direct U.S. effect.
What happens next
Customers are demanding access to their money, and repayments are reportedly underway. Prosecutors’ investigation continues; the reports do not establish what, if anything, was in the vault.
Whether customers regain access to their deposits
Any official confirmation or further details about the reported vault
Further developments in the investigation and protests