Peru's President Removed from Office Amid Soaring Crime
Peru's President Removed from Office Amid Soaring Crime
Peru's Presidential Crisis
Peru's Congress has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office due to her government's inability to stem crime.
124 lawmakers voted for her removal
Boluarte's approval rating was between 2% and 4%
She was accused of illicitly profiting from her office and being behind lethal crackdowns on protests
What's Next?
Congress leader Jose Jeri was sworn in as interim president. Elections are scheduled for next April.