Paraguay’s president submits early resignation

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Paraguay’s President Nicanor Duarte Frutos submitted his resignation nearly two months before his term ends to assume a post in the Senate, but the opposition has threatened to block the move, reads this report.

Duarte won a Senate seat in April’s general election. However, opposition leaders say the constitution prohibits him from running while still in power.

Both houses of Congress will meet today to debate whether to accept the resignation, writes the BBC. If they do, Vice President Francisco Oviedo will take over.

President-elect Fernando Lugo will be sworn in Aug. 15, ending more than 60 years of rule by the Colorado Party. Read about his election in April here.

-- Deborah Bonello in Mexico City