Peru's President Dina Boluarte Removed by Congress; Jose Jeri Sworn In

Political Upheaval in Peru

• 🇵🇪 Lawmakers in Peru unanimously voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office on Friday.
• ⚡ Less than an hour later, Congress Chief Jose Jeri was sworn in as the country's new president.
• 📈 This marks Peru's seventh presidential change since 2016, highlighting significant political instability.

New President's Agenda

• 🎯 Jose Jeri, a 38-year-old member of the Somos Peru party, declared war on crime, identifying criminal gangs and organizations as the main enemies.
• 🤝 He stated that the fight against crime would involve the national police, armed forces, and other state institutions.

Ouster of Dina Boluarte

• 📉 President Boluarte, one of the world's least popular leaders with approval ratings between 2% and 4%, was ousted via a rapid impeachment process.
• ⚖️ She faced accusations of illicitly profiting from her office and responsibility for lethal crackdowns on protests.
• 🚫 Boluarte denies any wrongdoing and did not appear to defend herself during the impeachment vote.

Preceding Events and Public Reaction

• 🏛️ Boluarte came to power in December 2022 after her predecessor, Pedro Castillo, was removed and arrested for attempting to dissolve Congress.
• 💥 Castillo's removal triggered months of deadly protests, particularly in rural and indigenous areas.
• 🎉 Crowds outside Congress and the Ecuadorian embassy celebrated Boluarte's removal with flags, music, and dancing.