Summary
Peru's Congress has removed President Dina Boluarte from office due to "permanent moral incapacity." This decision comes after increasing protests and a surge in crime. Congress leader Jose Jeri has been sworn in as the interim president.
Key Facts
- Peru's Congress voted to remove President Dina Boluarte for "permanent moral incapacity."
- A total of 122 out of 130 lawmakers supported her removal.
- Jose Jeri has been sworn in as the interim president.
- Boluarte was unpopular, with an approval rating between 2-4%.
- Her time in office saw frequent protests, corruption investigations, and increased crime.
- In one notable investigation, she was accused of accepting Rolex watches as bribes, which she denied.
- Congress had attempted several times to remove Boluarte before succeeding.
- Boluarte's presidency began after her predecessor, Pedro Castillo, was impeached.
