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Paraguay's Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal, protests

Paraguay's Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal, protests

Summary

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday as impeachment proceedings over a banking scandal move forward. Congress put the resignation on hold, while the scandal has affected millions and prompted protests attended by thousands in recent days.

Key Facts

  • Santiago Peña is the president of Paraguay.
  • Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday.
  • Congress put Peña’s resignation on hold.
  • Impeachment proceedings against Peña are moving forward.
  • The proceedings concern a banking scandal.
  • The scandal has affected millions of people.
  • Thousands of people have protested in recent days.
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