Paraguay impeachment drive advances as Ueno Bank collapse deepens crisis
Paraguay's Senate has moved ahead with efforts to remove President Santiago Pena after a rare session on Friday, intensifying a political crisis triggered by the collapse of Ueno Bank. The decision came as lawmakers weighed impeachment charges already filed against the president, despite his request for a 72-hour extension to prepare his defence. Pena said he had been given less than 12 hours to respond to what he described as an accusatory writ and hundreds of pages of attachments.The case has sharpened scrutiny of Pena's past links to Grupo Vazquez, the parent company of the collapsed lender, which he held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 17:59 LONDON
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White House denies shake-up rumours as Hegseth faces backlash after Republican losses
The White House has denied reports that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio may leave their posts after Republican election losses. The denials came as speculation grew over whether the Trump administration could face a wider post-election shake-up. The row has centred on Hegseth in particular, amid criticism over his handling of the Iran war.US media reports said there were calls to replace Hegseth, with some Republicans blaming the conflict for heavy losses at the ballot box. One outgoing congressional Republican has threatened to force an impeachment vote against him as early as next week. Hegseth... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 02:29 LONDON
