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Peru to declare state of emergency after protests against new president leave one dead and dozens injured

Peru's Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office with 122 votes in favor and zero against, citing permanent moral incapacity over her handling of crime and insecurity, leading to Jose Jeri's installation as the country's seventh president since 2016.</span

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Peruvian Times

Peru's Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office with 122 votes in favor and zero against, citing permanent moral incapacity over her handling of crime and insecurity, leading to Jose Jeri's installation as the country's seventh president since 2016.

Jose Jeri, age 38, assumed the presidency after serving as head of Congress, despite facing sexual assault allegations from January and corruption accusations related to alleged bribes totaling 150,000 soles during his tenure on the Budget Commission.</span

Al Jazeera

Jose Jeri, age 38, assumed the presidency after serving as head of Congress, despite facing sexual assault allegations from January and corruption accusations related to alleged bribes totaling 150,000 soles during his tenure on the Budget Commission.

Youth-led demonstrations erupted across Peru demanding an end to political corruption and rising crime, with protesters gathering in Lima's San Martin Square before marching to Congress where violent clashes with security forces occurred Wednesday night.</span

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Youth-led demonstrations erupted across Peru demanding an end to political corruption and rising crime, with protesters gathering in Lima's San Martin Square before marching to Congress where violent clashes with security forces occurred Wednesday night.

Eduardo Ruiz, a 32-year-old hip-hop singer and protester, was shot dead during demonstrations near Congress, with police officer Luis Magallanes identified as firing the fatal shot after allegedly being physically attacked by demonstrators.</span

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Eduardo Ruiz, a 32-year-old hip-hop singer and protester, was shot dead during demonstrations near Congress, with police officer Luis Magallanes identified as firing the fatal shot after allegedly being physically attacked by demonstrators.

Over 100 people sustained injuries during the violent protests, including 89 police officers and 22 civilians, while prosecutors opened investigations into alleged serious human rights violations and ordered collection of ballistic evidence.</span

Over 100 people sustained injuries during the violent protests, including 89 police officers and 22 civilians, while prosecutors opened investigations into alleged serious human rights violations and ordered collection of ballistic evidence.

Peru's government declared a state of emergency in Lima following the deadly protests, with President Jeri requesting special legislative powers from Congress to implement public safety reforms and combat organized crime affecting the nation.</span

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Peru's government declared a state of emergency in Lima following the deadly protests, with President Jeri requesting special legislative powers from Congress to implement public safety reforms and combat organized crime affecting the nation.

Peru Ousts President Boluarte, Installs 7th Leader Since 2016

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