Paraguay: Peña requests extension to file impeachment defense in Senate

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña requested a 72-hour extension to submit his defense in the impeachment proceedings launched by the country’s Senate over the financial crisis triggered by the Central Bank’s decision to suspend Ueno Bank’s operations, leaving around half the population unable to access their money. Peña — who’s resignation, on Thursday, was not accepted by Congress — had been summoned to appear before the Senate on Friday at 10 a.m. to defend himself and present evidence. However, he said he received the notification at 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, along with a 15-page indictment…