# Paraguay’s Peña offers resignation amid banking scandal

https://mins.news/en/video/132468

- France 24 English, 2026-11-06 13:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T16HKdyHGy0

> 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 sparked protests, with thousands taking to the streets in recent days.

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