US EditionJerí Sworn In as Peruvian President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte
- Peru's Congress voted overwhelmingly to impeach President Dina Boluarte, with 124 out of 130 lawmakers in favor, due to her government's failure to control rising crime levels.
- The impeachment motion cited Boluarte's 'permanent moral incapacity' and followed a dramatic surge in public anger over violence and crime.
- Jose Jeré was sworn in as interim president following Boluarte's removal, aiming to lead a transitional government until elections in April 2026.
- Boluarte faced numerous criticisms and unprecedented protests since her presidency began, including rising homicide rates and increased extortion complaints.
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(LPL/EN) – Peruvian President Dina Boluarte was abruptly removed from office on Thursday by the Peruvian Congress, a group controlled by right-wing parties that had supported her since she took power and now abruptly removed her from the presidential chair with their eyes set on the general elections called for April 2026. After approving with 122 votes in favor the “permanent moral incapacity” of the president to confront the rise of organized …
On Thursday night, Dina Boluarte's tenure in the presidency of Peru, who held a record of unpopularity of 96%, abruptly concluded after Congress dismissed her in an express vote. Reason: her “permanent moral incapacity” in front of a country hit by insecurity and only one day after a famous cumbia band was shot during a concert at the Military Circle of the Lima district of Chorrillos.Breaking News: President Dina Boluarte of Peru was impeached …
It was considered unpopular and could not control the high crime in Peru. Now the parliament has deposed President Boluarte. The reason: "permanent moral inability". There is already a successor.[more]]>
In Peru, extortion and violence are rampant, which may cost the most unpopular president of the world her office.
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