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Peruvian Congress to Debate Motion to Remove Interim President

Is José Jerí to blame for further political turmoil in Peru or is this a destabilizing political ploy ahead of elections?

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Peruvian Congress to Debate Motion to Remove Interim President

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Above: Peru's interim President José Jerí arrives at a press conference in Lima on Jan. 21. Image credit: John Reyes/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

Changing presidents without proper justification 57 days before elections would plunge the country into dangerous instability driven by political calculation rather than fact. While investigations must proceed and accountability must follow if warranted, removing a sitting president under these circumstances serves only those seeking to destabilize Peru for electoral advantage.

Diario Gestión

Government-critical narrative

It's Jerí who brought this crisis entirely upon himself through secretive meetings and contradictory explanations that reek of cover-up. His lack of transparency extends beyond these shady dealings to suspicious hiring practices now under investigation. Attempts to blame dark interests for exposing his misconduct only made things worse for a government that's already lost its protective coalition.

El Comercio