# Peña faces impeachment trial as Argentina denies his entry

> Paraguayan president Santiago Peña will defend himself in impeachment trial after Argentina denies he entered the country.
- Title: Peña faces impeachment trial as Argentina denies his entry
- Summary: Paraguayan president Santiago Peña will defend himself in impeachment trial after Argentina denies he entered the country.
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/06/pena-says-he-will-face-his-impeachment-trial-as-argentina-denies-he-has-entered-the-country
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## Impeachment trial set
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña will face impeachment trial after Congress failed to accept his resignation.
## Argentina denies entry
Argentina's government states it has no record of Peña entering the country.
## Quorum issue
Congress lost quorum when ruling party deputies walked out during session.
## Presidential uncertainty
Presidential spokesman and deputy speaker admit not knowing Peña's whereabouts.
## Legal consequences
If impeached, Peña loses Senate immunity; if resigned, gains lifetime seat.
## Next steps
Senate will begin impeachment trial with Peña present by Friday morning.
## Key takeaway

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña will face impeachment trial as Argentina denies he entered the country.