Peru's Congress to debate a motion to remove interim President Jerí
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Peru’s Congress is moving to remove interim President José Jerí after prosecutors opened a preliminary corruption probe over unreported meetings with two Chinese businessmen
LIMA, Peru -- Peru's Congress was set to vote Tuesday on a motion to remove interim President José Jerí as prosecutors look into allegations of corruption involving unreported meetings between Jerí and two Chinese businessmen.
If the legislators secure a majority, Jerí will be ousted from the presidency a mere four months into his term. His removal would trigger yet another transition, forcing the legislature to appoint a new leader and marking a volatile new chapter in Peruvian politics just two months before national elections.
Jerí is the seventh president to lead the nation in the past decade. He was sworn into office in October, after his predecessor was ousted by Congress over corruption allegations and a rise in violent crime. He now faces removal from office from his former colleagues in Congress, who have accused him of misconduct and lack of capacity to carry out his presidential duties.
The 39-year-old interim president said he was hopeful he would survive the vote.
“I’m not dead yet,” Jerí said during an interview over the weekend on Peruvian television Panamericana, insisting he would continue to serve the people of Peru until his “last day” in the presidential palace.
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Peru’s Congress has voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations
Peru's Congress votes to remove interim President José Jerí as prosecutors look into corruption allegations against him
Peru’s Congress is moving to remove interim President José Jerí after prosecutors opened a preliminary corruption probe over unreported meetings with two Chinese businessmen