Peru’s president, Dina Boluarte, has been impeached by the country’s congress, making her the latest Peruvian leader to be removed from office.
Oct. 10 Peru’s president, Dina Boluarte, has been impeached by the country’s congress, making her the latest Peruvian leader to be removed from office.
Congress overwhelmingly voted to impeach Boluarte in a session that started at 11 p.m. local Thursday.
«The Congress of the Republic has approved the removal (vacancy) of the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte Zegarra», the Congress of Peru announced in an online statement following the vote.
Congress leader Jose Jeri was then sworn in as Peru’s interim president to a smattering of applause.
