Summary
Peru's Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office due to her government's inability to handle a crime wave. This decision came after a debate and impeachment trial in which Boluarte did not appear to defend herself. The president of the Congress is now expected to replace her, although it is unclear who that will be.
Key Facts
- Peru's Congress voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte during a crime wave in the country.
- 124 lawmakers voted to remove her from office, with no votes against the motion.
- President Boluarte became president in December 2022 after her predecessor was removed.
- Her term was scheduled to end in July 2026, with elections set for April 2026.
- Over 500 protests called for her resignation in the first months of her presidency.
- Official figures show 6,041 deaths in Peru from January to mid-August, the highest since 2017 for that period.
- Extortion complaints increased by 28% in the first half of the year compared to 2024.
- The president of the Congress is expected to take over, but it is unclear who will be chosen.
