In a dramatic turn in Peruvian politics, the country’s Attorney General has requested an 18-month travel ban on former President Dina Boluarte. This push comes just days after her removal from office, and it is tied to serious ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption, money laundering, and questionable benefits related…
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Peru Removes Unpopular President Amid Rising Violent Crime Concerns
Peru has removed its president after months of public anger over rising violent crime, extortion, and a string of corruption controversies that eroded confidence in national leadership. In an extraordinary session, Congress voted to declare the presidency vacant on grounds of “moral incapacity,” triggering a fast constitutional transition and the…
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Boluarte Becomes The Latest Name In Peru’s Line Of Short-Lived Presidents
Peru’s Congress removed President Dina Boluarte on October 10, 2025, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” Within hours, Congress chief José Jerí was sworn in as head of state, promising a “war on crime” and swift coordination with the Armed Forces and National Police. With this change, Peru records seven presidents since…
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Peru Removes President Dina Boluarte After Corruption And Crime Scandals
Dina Boluarte: Peru has once again seen a big political shake-up. Lawmakers voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office after growing public anger over rising crime, corruption, and protests. This decision ends Boluarte’s troubled time as president, which began in late 2022. Many Peruvians are hoping this change will…
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Peru’s President Dina Boluarte Removed After Corruption Scandals
In a major political shake-up, Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has been removed from office after months of scandals, corruption claims, and growing anger from the public. The late-night vote by Peru’s Congress ended her troubled time as president, marking another chapter in the country’s long history of political chaos. Why…
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Peru Sees Its 7th President In Less Than A Decade – What You Should Know
Peru has seen dramatic political shifts. In a surprising turn, the country now has its seventh president in less than 10 years. Congress overnight removed President Dina Boluarte, and José Jerí, a 38-year-old lawyer with little political experience, stepped in. This change has shaken Peru and raised many questions —…
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Peru’s Congress Clears Initial Step Toward Impeaching President
Peru’s political landscape has entered a decisive moment. Congress voted to initiate an impeachment trial against President Dina Boluarte, surpassing the threshold required to open debate. Though this vote does not immediately remove her from office, it sets in motion a constitutional process that could culminate in her ouster—if 87…
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Concert Shooting In Peru Puts Dina Boluarte’s Presidency On The Line
A burst of gunfire at a packed cumbia concert in Lima has supercharged Peru’s political turmoil, thrusting President Dina Boluarte to the brink. The attack—during an Agua Marina show at the Círculo Militar de Chorrillos on October 8, 2025—left at least five people wounded, including several musicians. Police reportedly recovered…
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Peruvian Congress Expedites Impeachment Vote On Boluarte Amid Political Crisis
In a stunning escalation of Peru’s ongoing political turmoil, the Peruvian Congress has moved rapidly to fast-track impeachment proceedings against President Dina Boluarte. The decision comes amid mounting public anger, surging crime rates, and allegations of corruption that have deeply eroded confidence in her leadership. With the nation on edge,…