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Peru’s Congress to debate a motion to remove interim President Jerí, 4 months into his term
Congress debates censure motion against Jerí amid corruption probe involving two Chinese businessmen, risking political instability before April elections in a country with seven presidents in a decade.
- On Feb 17, Peru's Congress began debating motions to censure interim President José Jeri that could strip his title and remove him from the presidency.
- A leaked report alleges a clandestine December meeting between Jeri and two Chinese executives, one with government contracts and another under investigation, prompting prosecutors to investigate.
- Vote rules put Jeri at immediate risk because censure can pass with a simple majority of 66 in the 130-member legislature, while impeachment requires 87 votes.
- If removed, legislators will choose a new president from among their members to serve until July 28, and Fernando Rospigliosi, President of Congress, has declined to take the role.
- Despite frequent leadership changes, officials emphasize the economy has so far remained relatively stable, even as the debate unfolds amid a prolonged political collapse and rising public outcry over violent crime.
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Peru’s Congress is moving to remove interim President José Jerí after prosecutors opened a preliminary corruption probe over unreported meetings with two Chinese businessmen.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right3Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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