Paraguay President Pena Seeks 3 Extra Days for Impeachment Defence

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Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has requested an additional three days to prepare his defense against impeachment proceedings stemming from a banking scandal. Pena stated he received a lengthy indictment the previous evening and called the process "not due process." The Senate is currently reviewing his request. The crisis began when the Central Bank took control of Ueno Bank, freezing millions of customers' accounts. Thousands have protested the unfolding situation.