# Peña announces his resignation and Deputies open impeachment

- By: Newsline Post Newsroom
- 2026-11-05T18:00:00.000Z

## Excerpt

Santiago Peña said in a video on 5 November 2026 that he is leaving Paraguay's presidency, the same day the Chamber of Deputies voted to open an impeachment. ABC Color and the BBC disagree on which came first. The Senate has not judged him, and no removal or sworn successor is on record.

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