
Santiago Peña's resignation was not accepted, the impeachment process continues in the Senate
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In Paraguay, Ueno Bank was taken under control by the central bank, causing approximately 3 million Paraguayans to be unable to access the money in their accounts. This led to a banking scandal and political crisis. President Santiago Peña resigned but remained in office due to parliament's inability to vote.
The banking scandal that broke out in Paraguay after Ueno Bank was taken under central bank control led to a political crisis in the country.
47-year-old President Santiago Peña, who announced his resignation on Thursday following the scandal, officially remained in office as the parliament has not yet been able to accept his resignation.
Peña announced that he will attend the hearing expected to be held in the Senate within the scope of the impeachment process initiated against him and that he will exercise his right to defense.
The Ueno Bank operating in the country was taken under control by the central bank, causing approximately 3 million Paraguayans to be unable to access the money in their accounts.
After the banking scandal that attracted great reaction, President Peña decided to resign. However, this decision did not end the political uncertainty in the country.
HE RESIGNED BUT REMAINED IN POST
Both houses of the Paraguayan Parliament were expected to vote on Thursday to accept or reject Peña's resignation.
However, due to lack of sufficient majority at the meeting, voting could not be held. Thus, although Peña announced his resignation, he legally continued as President.
"Officially, the President is Santiago Peña, because we could not accept his resignation," Gustavo Leite, a lawmaker from the ruling right-wing Colorado Party, told reporters.
EYES ON THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS IN THE SENATE
On the other hand, the impeachment process approved by the House of Representatives is expected to be discussed in the Senate.
Senator Derlis Maidana announced that the first hearing could be held on Friday after the commission members who will make the accusations are determined.
Peña, whose impeachment process continues despite his resignation, stated that he will attend the Senate hearing and defend himself.
The failure to vote in the parliament and the continuation of the impeachment process caused continued uncertainty regarding the office of the President in Paraguay.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Parliament to accept or reject Peña's resignation
Likely · Within days
Impeachment hearing will take place in the Senate
Likely · Within days

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