US EditionJerí Sworn In as Peruvian President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte
- Peru's Congress voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte, with 118 lawmakers supporting her removal due to ongoing unrest and corruption allegations related to the 'Rolexgate' scandal.
- Dina Boluarte was removed by Congress after a vote of 118 lawmakers for her failing to manage unrest and accusations of corruption.
- José Jerí was sworn in as interim president after Boluarte's impeachment, with plans to lead a transitional government until elections in April 2026.
- Boluarte's presidency has faced allegations of excessive force during protests, and her approval ratings have dropped to between 2% and 4%.
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In Peru, extortion and violence are rampant, which may cost the most unpopular president of the world her office.
Peru: Congress ousts Boluarte for moral incapacity
Peru's one-house Congress removed Dina Boluarte from the presidency late Thursday, citing her “permanent moral incapacity.” In an expedited proceeding, Congress Speaker José Jiri was sworn in as acting president just six months before the 2026 elections.
Unpopular Peruvian president removed from office
Peruvian lawmakers impeached President Dina Boluarte and removed her from power, ending an unpopular presidency during which crime rates soared and the economy sputtered.During Boluarte’s time as leader — which she inherited after a former president was removed over a coup attempt — the homicide rate rose by almost 40%, while economic growth cooled to the lowest level in years apart from a pandemic rebound, bringing her approval rating to around…
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