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…