The Chamber of Deputies (lower house) of Paraguay voted against opening impeachment proceedings against Vice President Pedro Eliana, according to the legislative body's broadcast on its YouTube channel. A total of 30 deputies voted for the impeachment, while 48 voted against. After learning of Santiago Peña's resignation, lawmakers approved moving forward with the next item on the agenda: the possible political prosecution of Eliana, who was supposed to hold presidential duties.

The Chamber of Deputies (lower house) of Paraguay voted against opening impeachment proceedings against Vice President Pedro Eliana, according to the legislative body's broadcast on its YouTube channel. A total of 30 deputies voted for the impeachment, while 48 voted against. After learning of Santiago Peña's resignation, lawmakers approved moving forward with the next item on the agenda: the possible political prosecution of Eliana, who was supposed to hold presidential duties.