Fitch Places Paraguay on Negative Watch After Ueno Bank Collapse

Fitch has placed Paraguay's BB+ sovereign rating on negative watch following the collapse of Ueno Bank, the country's sixth-largest lender, and the ensuing political crisis. The agency warns the failure could strain the financial system, public accounts, and economic growth. The move signals heightened sovereign risk and potential downgrade if fiscal or financial stability deteriorates.

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