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Peru Congress ousts president, successor vows 'war on crime'

Peruvian Congress leader José Jerí Ore was sworn in as the country's new president in the early hours of Friday, declaring his commitment to the fight against crime in his transitional government ahead of elections next year.

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Peruvian Congress leader José Jerí Ore was sworn in as the country's new president in the early hours of Friday, declaring his commitment to the fight against crime in his transitional government ahead of elections next year.

This comes as Congress approved the impeachment of Dina Boluarte in a 122-0 vote overnight amid a surge in violent crime and allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.

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This comes as Congress approved the impeachment of Dina Boluarte in a 122-0 vote overnight amid a surge in violent crime and allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.

Five motions were filed under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity" on Thursday, with four of them

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Five motions were filed under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity" on Thursday, with four of them

The impeachment process was triggered after a shooting incident at an Agua Marina concert on Wednesday, where gunfire interrupted the popular cumbia group's performance and injured several band members at a military venue in Lima.</span

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The impeachment process was triggered after a shooting incident at an Agua Marina concert on Wednesday, where gunfire interrupted the popular cumbia group's performance and injured several band members at a military venue in Lima.

Boluarte becomes Peru's seventh president to be removed since 2016, continuing the country's pattern of political instability where three former presidents are currently imprisoned and others resigned to avoid impeachment.</span

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Boluarte becomes Peru's seventh president to be removed since 2016, continuing the country's pattern of political instability where three former presidents are currently imprisoned and others resigned to avoid impeachment.

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Peru's Congress voted unanimously to remove President Dina Boluarte from office early Friday morning, with 122 lawmakers supporting the impeachment motion based on permanent moral incapacity, while no votes were cast against the removal.</span

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Peru's Congress voted unanimously to remove President Dina Boluarte from office early Friday morning, with 122 lawmakers supporting the impeachment motion based on permanent moral incapacity, while no votes were cast against the removal.

Jose Jeri, a 38-year-old lawyer and Congress president, was sworn in as Peru's new president following Boluarte's removal, pledging to serve until July 2026 and declaring his commitment to fight crime and ensure electoral transparency.</span

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Jose Jeri, a 38-year-old lawyer and Congress president, was sworn in as Peru's new president following Boluarte's removal, pledging to serve until July 2026 and declaring his commitment to fight crime and ensure electoral transparency.

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Boluarte's approval ratings had fallen to between 2% and 4%, making her one of the world's least popular leaders, amid rising crime statistics showing 6,041 killings between January and mid-August and a 28% increase in extortion complaints.</span

Boluarte's approval ratings had fallen to between 2% and 4%, making her one of the world's least popular leaders, amid rising crime statistics showing 6,041 killings between January and mid-August and a 28% increase in extortion complaints.

The removal marked a shift as right-wing parties that previously supported Boluarte, including Popular Force led by Keiko Fujimori and Popular Renewal, joined the impeachment effort after maintaining a survival pact with her administration.</span

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The removal marked a shift as right-wing parties that previously supported Boluarte, including Popular Force led by Keiko Fujimori and Popular Renewal, joined the impeachment effort after maintaining a survival pact with her administration.

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Peru's political instability reaches new depths with its eighth president in ten years taking office. Jose Jeri's rise through constitutional succession highlights the country's ongoing governance crisis. Despite facing serious allegations including sexual assault accusations, Jeri assumes power during unprecedented social unrest.

Peru's political instability reaches new depths with its eighth president in ten years taking office. Jose Jeri's rise through constitutional succession highlights the country's ongoing governance crisis. Despite facing serious allegations including sexual assault accusations, Jeri assumes power during unprecedented social unrest.</span

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Jose Jeri Assumes Interim Presidency of Peru Following Boluartes Ousting by Congressional Vote

Boluarte's removal was absolutely necessary after her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous than ever. Her administration's complete failure to address rampant extortion and violence culminated in armed criminals attacking musicians near a military facility. The unanimous congressional vote reflects justified outrage over her frivolous leadership during a security crisis.

Boluarte's removal was absolutely necessary after her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous than ever. Her administration's complete failure to address rampant extortion and violence culminated in armed criminals attacking musicians near a military facility. The unanimous congressional vote reflects justified outrage over her frivolous leadership during a security crisis.</span

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Peru: Congress Impeaches Boluarte, Jeri Sworn In as President

Peru: Congress Impeaches Boluarte, Jeri Sworn In as President

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There's a 50% chance that Peru's GDP per capita (PPP) will be at least 20,400 in current international dollars in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that Peru's GDP per capita (PPP) will be at least 20,400 in current international dollars in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Peru: Jeri Sworn In as President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte

Peru: Congress Impeaches Boluarte, Jeri Sworn In as President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte

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