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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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La República

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 unanimously approved the impeachment of Dina Boluarte overnight, with 122 votes, amid a surge in violent crime and allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.

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This comes as Congress unanimously approved the impeachment of Dina Boluarte overnight, with 122 votes, amid a surge in violent crime and allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.

Several motions were filed against Boluarte on Thursday under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity." She was summoned to present her defense before Congress that night, but refused to appear.

Diario Gestión

El País

Several motions were filed against Boluarte on Thursday under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity." She was summoned to present her defense before Congress that night, but refused to appear.

A shooting incident at a concert of popular cumbia band Agua Marina at a military facility in Lima on Wednesday that left five injured triggered the motions. Video footage shows members of the group running for cover as gunshots were heard.

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A shooting incident at a concert of popular cumbia band Agua Marina at a military facility in Lima on Wednesday that left five injured triggered the motions. Video footage shows members of the group running for cover as gunshots were heard.

Jerí, 38, has become one of the world's youngest heads of state as well as the seventh Peruvian president in less than a decade — and the third one since the impeachment and imprisonment of Pedro Castillo in December 2022.

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Jerí, 38, has become one of the world's youngest heads of state as well as the seventh Peruvian president in less than a decade — and the third one since the impeachment and imprisonment of Pedro Castillo in December 2022.

Peru is set to hold a presidential election next April, with right-wing political heavyweights Rafael López and Keiko Fujimori expected to enter the race.

Peru is set to hold a presidential election next April, with right-wing political heavyweights Rafael López and Keiko Fujimori expected to enter the race.

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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.

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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 against Boluarte on Thursday under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity," of which four passed as right-wing parties that had until then backed them. Boluarte was summoned to present her defense before Congress that night, but refused to appear.

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Five motions were filed against Boluarte on Thursday under the constitutional clause of "permanent moral incapacity," of which four passed as right-wing parties that had until then backed them. Boluarte was summoned to present her defense before Congress that night, but refused to appear.

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Jerí, 38, has become one of the world's youngest heads of state and the seventh Peruvian president in less than a decade — and the third one since the impeachment and imprisonment of Pedro Castillo in December 2022.

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Jerí, 38, has become one of the world's youngest heads of state and the seventh Peruvian president in less than a decade — and the third one since the impeachment and imprisonment of Pedro Castillo in December 2022.

Jerí represents another disastrous choice for Peru's presidency. The country's eighth president in ten years only reached Congress as a substitute after receiving a mere 11,600 votes, lacking any real democratic mandate. His presidency begins under the shadow of sexual assault allegations and judicial findings of impulsivity and pathological behavior.

Jerí represents another disastrous choice for Peru's presidency. The country's eighth president in ten years only reached Congress as a substitute after receiving a mere 11,600 votes, lacking any real democratic mandate. His presidency begins under the shadow of sexual assault allegations and judicial findings of impulsivity and pathological behavior.</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 in chaos. Her administration failed spectacularly on security with 18,432 extortion cases, while she focused on secret cosmetic surgeries and luxury watches. Criminal groups now attack musicians with machine guns near military facilities, proving her complete inability to govern.

Boluarte's removal was absolutely necessary after her catastrophic presidency left Peru in chaos. Her administration failed spectacularly on security with 18,432 extortion cases, while she focused on secret cosmetic surgeries and luxury watches. Criminal groups now attack musicians with machine guns near military facilities, proving her complete inability to govern.</span

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Peru: Jeri Sworn In as President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte

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Peru: Jeri Sworn In as President After Congress Impeaches Boluarte

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Boluarte's impeachment was needed as her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous and fragmented than ever. Her administration failed to address the nation's security concerns and tackle rising violent crime in the country, to an extent that armed criminals carried out an attack against musicians playing at a military facility.

Boluarte's impeachment was needed as her catastrophic presidency left Peru more dangerous and fragmented than ever. Her administration failed to address the nation's security concerns and tackle rising violent crime in the country, to an extent that armed criminals carried out an attack against musicians playing at a military facility.

Boluarte has been finally ousted from office, but Jerí is another disastrous choice for the Peruvian presidency. He has no popular mandate as he entered Congress as a substitute after receiving less than 12,000 votes, has been accused of sexual assault and his psychological report cites impulsivity and pathological behavior.

Boluarte has been finally ousted from office, but Jerí is another disastrous choice for the Peruvian presidency. He has no popular mandate as he entered Congress as a substitute after receiving less than 12,000 votes, has been accused of sexual assault and his psychological report cites impulsivity and pathological behavior.

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