# Paraguay President Stays in Office as Senate Continues Political Trial

> Paraguay's president remains in power after Senate resumes political trial despite congressional failure to vote on resignation.
- Title: Paraguay President Stays in Office as Senate Continues…
- Summary: Paraguay's president remains in power after Senate resumes political trial despite congressional failure to vote on resignation.
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- Source: Infobae — https://infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/11/05/el-presidente-de-paraguay-se-mantiene-en-el-cargo-y-el-senado-retoma-este-viernes-el-juicio-politico
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## President Santiago Peña
Santiago Peña remains president after Congress failed to vote on his resignation due to lack of quorum.
## Senate Resumes Political Trial
Senate president Basilio Núñez will hold session to continue political trial approved by Congress.
## Banking Crisis Motivates Resignation
Peña's resignation follows Ueno Bank's liquidity crisis affecting millions of depositors and pensioners.
## Key takeaway

Paraguay's president Santiago Peña stays in office after Senate resumes political trial over banking crisis.