The Congress of Paraguay passed an impeachment case against President Santiago Peña on the 6th and removed him from office.
Peña was accused of engaging in private banking practices involving conflicts of interest, financial manipulation and irregular use of retirement funds.
Peña submitted his resignation on the 5th in an attempt to avoid impeachment due to the political crisis caused by the private bank seizure. However, later that day, Paraguay’s Congress challenged his resignation.vote At that time, it was postponed due to insufficient attendance, resulting in Penha temporarily remaining in the presidency. Congress immediately initiated impeachment proceedings against Penia.
According to the Constitution of Paraguay, if the President resigns on his own initiative rather than being impeached, he may enjoy senatorial privileges for life; If he is impeached, he will lose relevant judicial immunity.
