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How a bank collapse left millions in limbo and toppled Paraguay's president
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A bank's collapse in Paraguay left millions locked out of their money, toppled the president and exposed a web of political and financial ties. (Image credit: Jorge Saenz)
A bank's collapse in Paraguay left millions locked out of their money, toppled the president and exposed a web of political and financial ties. (Image credit: Jorge Saenz)
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