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Paraguay's Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal, protests

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Briefings

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday, but Congress held it on hold while impeachment proceedings against him advance. The President faces impeachment over a banking scandal affecting millions, which has triggered widespread street protests in recent days.

Key points

• President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday.
• Congress held the resignation on hold while impeachment proceedings advance.

Context

The banking scandal has affected millions of people and sparked widespread protests in Paraguay, with thousands taking to the streets in recent days.

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Evidence is limited to the article's summary of the resignation, Congress's decision, and the ongoing impeachment proceedings. Specific details on protest locations, casualty numbers, or the exact timeline of the impeachment vote are not provided.

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