Paraguay's Senate resumes President Peña impeachment proceedings

The Star Malaysia · Daniela Desantis · 2026-11-06 13:53 UTC

ASUNCION, ⁠Nov 6 (Reuters) - Paraguay's Senate went ⁠ahead with an extraordinary meeting on ‌Friday to decide on the future of President Santiago Peña, who had submitted his resignation the ​prior day.

ASUNCION, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Paraguay's Senate went ahead with an extraordinary meeting on Friday to decide on the future of President Santiago Peña, who had submitted his resignation the prior day.

The Senate has resumed impeachment proceedings against Peña after he handed in his resignation on Thursday following the collapse of a prominent digital lender, ueno, to which he had former business links.

On Thursday evening, lawmakers acting as prosecutors filed the charges for his impeachment; the next step is for Peña to defend himself, for which he has requested a 72-hour extension.

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