From The Straits Times · · 50s
Paraguay Senate Resumes President Peña Impeachment
Paraguay's Senate restarts impeachment trial for President Peña after his resignation amid digital lender collapse.
In brief
Paraguay's Senate restarts impeachment trial for President Peña after his resignation amid digital lender collapse. Paraguay's Senate resumes impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña following his resignation after the collapse of digital lender ueno. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Senate Resumes Impeachment
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.
Impeachment Charges Filed
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.
72-Hour Defense Request
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.
The short version
Paraguay's Senate resumes impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña following his resignation after the collapse of digital lender ueno.
