From Buenos Aires Herald · Martina Jaureguy · · 1m 20s
Paraguay Senate Rejects Peña's Impeachment Extension Request
Paraguay's Senate denies President Peña's 72-hour extension to defend against impeachment charges over Ueno Bank crisis.
In brief
Paraguay's Senate denies President Peña's 72-hour extension to defend against impeachment charges over Ueno Bank crisis. Paraguay's Senate rejected President Peña's request for a 72-hour extension to file his impeachment defense after the Central Bank suspended Ueno Bank, triggering a financial crisis. Originally…
Senate rejects extension
Paraguay's Senate rejected President Peña's request for a 72-hour extension to submit his impeachment defense filing.
Impeachment timeline
The Senate summoned Peña to appear at 12:10 p.m. after rejecting his extension request, with a deadline of 12:30 p.m.
Peña's justification
Peña argued that receiving the indictment at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday left him insufficient time to prepare a defense.
Peña's X post
Peña stated that less than 12 hours to respond was 'not due process' and he would 'speak my truth before all citizens'.
“They expect me to respond in less than 12 hours. That is not due process”
Impeachment background
The impeachment followed the Central Bank's suspension of Ueno Bank, which triggered a financial crisis affecting half the population.
Accusations against Peña
Peña is accused of ties to Ueno Bank, appointing a former executive as Central Bank head, and misusing pension funds.
Consequence
Peña remains in office as Senate conducts trial to decide if he should be removed from office.
What matters most
Paraguay's Senate rejected President Peña's request for a 72-hour extension to file his impeachment defense after the Central Bank suspended Ueno Bank, triggering a financial crisis.
