Peru Congress Ousts President Boluarte, Swears in José Jerí Amid Crime Crisis
Peru’s Congress has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, citing permanent moral incapacity due to a severe crime crisis, corruption scandals, and plummeting approval ratings. The impeachment, supported by 122 lawmakers, marks the third presidential ouster in less than a decade, highlighting the nation's deep political instability. José Jerí, the 38-year-old head of Congress, was swiftly sworn in as interim president, pledging to serve until the end of the current term in July 2026. Boluarte’s removal follows a surge in organized crime, including homicides and extortion, which paralyzed cities and triggered nationwide strikes. A shooting attack on the popular band Agua Marina served as a catalyst for public outrage. Boluarte, who assumed power in 2022, faced allegations known as Rolexgate and accusations of abandoning her post. She refused to attend the congressional session, labeling the process unconstitutional. General elections are scheduled for April 2026, but analysts warn that political turbulence persists as Peru continues its cycle of leadership changes since 2016.
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Peru Congress Ousts President Boluarte, Swears in José Jerí Amid Crime Crisis
Peru’s Congress has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, citing permanent moral incapacity due to a severe crime crisis, corruption scandals, and plummeting approval ratings. The impeachment, supported by 122 lawmakers, marks the third presidential ouster in less than a decade, highlighting the nation's deep political instability. José Jerí, the 38-year-old head of Congress, was swiftly sworn in as interim president, pledging to serve until the end of the current term in July 2026. Boluarte’s removal follows a surge in organized crime, including homicides and extortion, which paralyzed cities and triggered nationwide strikes. A shooting attack on the popular band Agua Marina served as a catalyst for public outrage. Boluarte, who assumed power in 2022, faced allegations known as Rolexgate and accusations of abandoning her post. She refused to attend the congressional session, labeling the process unconstitutional. General elections are scheduled for April 2026, but analysts warn that political turbulence persists as Peru continues its cycle of leadership changes since 2016.
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