# Paraguay's Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal and protests

https://mins.news/en/item/132520

- France 24, 2026-11-06 13:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261106-paraguay-s-pe%C3%B1a-offers-resignation-amid-banking-scandal-protests

> Paraguayan President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday, but Congress put it on hold as impeachment proceedings continue. A banking scandal affecting millions has triggered protests, with thousands taking to the streets in recent days.

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