Peru’s interim president removed by congress amid corruption claims
Peru’s Congress has impeached interim president Jose Jeri, making him the country’s seventh head of state in a decade to be ousted. Jeri faced accusations of irregular government hiring and suspected graft involving a Chinese businessman. He had taken over from Dina Boluarte, who was also impeached amid corruption allegations and public unrest. The political turmoil comes as the country prepares for upcoming presidential elections.
What we know
- Jose Jeri was accused of irregularly hiring several women and suspected graft involving a Chinese businessman.
- He became interim president after Dina Boluarte was impeached, and is constitutionally barred from running in the upcoming election.
- Prosecutors recently opened an investigation into whether Jeri exercised undue influence in government appointments.
- Congress will elect a new leader to serve as interim president until July, with four candidates registered for the vote.
- Peru has seen seven presidents since 2016, with many facing impeachment or corruption investigations.
