Peru Interim President José Jerí Removed Over Corruption Allegations

Peru’s interim president, José Jerí, was ousted over corruption allegations linked to the “Chifagate” scandal, involving undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman. His removal was enacted by Congress, which voted to censure him, stripping him of the presidency and placing him back in his legislative role. This political upheaval is part of a broader crisis, with seven presidents having served since 2016. As the country prepares for elections in April, conservative businessman Rafael López Aliaga and Keiko Fujimori are leading in the polls.

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