Peru interim president José Jerí eliminated amid corruption allegations

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Peru’s interim president was faraway from workplace Tuesday over corruption allegations, additional destabilizing the nation forward of April’s presidential and congressional elections, in keeping with reviews.

José Jerí’s ouster follows an ongoing scandal referred to as "Chifagate," by which he was allegedly filmed at an undisclosed assembly with a Chinese language businessman who holds a concession for an power undertaking, the Associated Press reported.

Jeri was additionally mentioned to have met with one other enterprise particular person, reportedly underneath investigation for alleged involvement in unlawful logging.

Lawmakers eliminated him by voting to censure him as head of Congress, which wanted solely a easy majority and routinely stripped him of the presidency.

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Peru's Congress ousted President Jose Jeri following a scandal over undisclosed conferences with a Chinese language businessman in Lima. (REUTERS/Angela Ponce)

Jerí has mentioned he'll respect the end result of the vote, has denied wrongdoing and can return to his function as a legislator, Reuters reported.

Tuesday’s ousting vote marks the newest twist in a protracted political disaster that has seen seven presidents since 2016.

Jerí had assumed the post on Oct. 10, 2025, after the dismissal of his predecessor, Dina Boluarte.

Proper-wing events that had backed Boluarte withdrew assist amid additional corruption scandals. Since Boluarte had no vp, Jerí, then head of Congress, was subsequent in line.

Lawmakers will now elect a brand new head of Congress, who will even assume the presidency till July 28, 2026, when the winner of the April 12 election is sworn in.

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Jerí had assumed the submit of president on Oct. 10, 2025, after the dismissal of his predecessor, Dina Boluarte. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Photos)

Because the nation heads towards the subsequent vote, the presidential subject stays crowded.

Conservative businessman Rafael López Aliaga presently leads in polls , whereas Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, is operating second in most others.

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Fujimori narrowly misplaced her final presidential bid, securing 49% of the vote in 2021. If no candidate wins greater than 50% in April, the highest two finishers will advance to a June runoff.

Rospigliosi mentioned events have till 6 p.m. native time to current candidates, and the legislature is anticipated to vote on a brand new president Feb. 18.

Emma Bussey is a breaking information author for Fox Information Digital. Earlier than becoming a member of Fox, she labored at The Telegraph with the U.S. in a single day crew, throughout desks together with overseas, politics, information, sport and tradition.