Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president after Jose Jeri’s removal
Summary
Peru's Congress has appointed Jose Maria Balcazar as interim president after removing Jose Jeri from office. Balcazar will serve a brief term until new elections are held in April. The frequent changes in leadership highlight ongoing political instability in Peru.Key Facts
- Peru's Congress voted to make Jose Maria Balcazar interim president, replacing Jose Jeri.
- Balcazar is the ninth president in Peru in the last decade.
- A new presidential election is scheduled for April 12, with a possible runoff in June.
- Balcazar is from the left-wing Peru Libre party and is a former judge.
- Peru has had significant political instability, with four presidents impeached in the past ten years.
- Balcazar previously faced controversy and disciplinary action as a judge.
- Jose Jeri was impeached, continuing the trend of political upheaval in the country.
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