Perus Congress votes to remove President Jose Jeri in latest political move

Peru’s Congress Votes to Remove President Jose Jeri from Office

In a vote held on Tuesday, Peru’s Congress has removed President Jose Jeri from office, marking the latest development in a series of events that have led to the removal of several Peruvian presidents in recent years. This follows the impeachment and subsequent removal of former President Dina Boluarte in October, who had taken over after Pedro Castillo was impeached in December 2022.

Jeri, a right-wing leader, previously served as the head of Congress before being elected president in October. He is the seventh president to lead Peru in the past decade. The decision to remove Jeri from office was made after multiple corruption allegations were brought against his government.

According to reports, many of Jeri’s predecessors have faced similar scandals, leading to their removal or impeachment. In Jeri’s case, the allegations centered around influence-peddling, with one notable incident involving a meeting between Jeri and Chinese businessman Zhihua Yang at a restaurant in Lima. The meeting was not included on the official presidential agenda as required by Peruvian law.

The vote marks another significant development in Peru’s ongoing political crisis. Further details will be provided as more information becomes available.

Source: Al Jazeera