Peña challenges Paraguayan Congress and will defend himself in impeachment trial against him
The lawmakers refuse to accept the resignation submitted by the head of state following the outbreak of a financial scandal
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned amid a financial scandal involving Ueno Bank, but lawmakers rejected his resignation. Instead, they opted for impeachment proceedings to prevent Peña from gaining lifetime senatorial immunity in the face of a potential criminal trial. Peña stated he will present himself and exercise his defense with arguments and evidence.
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