Peru is in the throes of a deepening political crisis as Congress on October 10, 2025 impeached and removed President Dina Boluarte, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” In a rare unanimous vote of 124–0, the nation’s legislature ousted her as protests, violence, and corruption scandals swelled. She is replaced by José…
Rafael López Aliaga—better known by his nickname “Porky”—has made waves in Peru’s political arena by formally entering the 2026 presidential election. His decision to resign as Mayor of Lima and shift to national ambition underscores both his confidence and the turbulence shaking Peru’s government landscape. Background & Resignation López Aliaga…
On October 10, 2025, Peru’s Congress voted 124-0 to remove President Dina Boluarte from office on grounds of “permanent moral incapacity.” The swift impeachment was driven by a surge in violent crime, allegations of corruption, and widespread public discontent. With no vice president in office, Congress President José Jerí was…
In his first official act as President of Peru, José Jeri Oré has called a high-level National Security Summit with the country’s Armed Forces and National Police. The urgent meeting, held at the Government Palace in Lima, aims to design a unified strategy against Peru’s growing crime wave and public…
