Paraguay Senate rejects bid to delay president impeachment trial

Source: France 24 · 06 de novembro de 2026 às 14:40 · 2 h ago

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The impeachment trial of Paraguay's President Santiago Pena began Friday in the Senate, three days after the implosion of a major bank to which he had links.

The report was published on 06 de novembro de 2026 às 14:40 by France 24 and is part of the World news coverage.

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