Paraguay President Peña Resigns Amid Banking Scandal and Protests

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Paraguayan President Santiago Peña submitted his resignation on Thursday amid a growing banking scandal. However, Congress has put his resignation on hold as impeachment proceedings against him advance. The scandal has impacted millions of people and triggered widespread protests, with thousands demonstrating in the streets in recent days. The situation highlights significant public discontent and political turmoil within the country.