In response to the financial and political crisis triggered by the initiation of resolution proceedings against a financial institution by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP), which has sparked public protests and led to impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña, Amnesty International calls on the Paraguayan authorities to ensure the protection of those affected, guarantee transparency and respect the right to peaceful protest.

“Behind this crisis are people who cannot access their savings, families facing uncertainty, and workers and pensioners whose rights may be at risk.…