Peru wakes up to 7th president in less than a decade after President Boluarte ousted by Congress

Peruvians woke up to their seventh president in less than a decade Friday. José Jeri took the reins of the shaken nation ...

Peru president removed from office after string of scandals and allegations

Dina Boluarte, the president of Peru, was removed from office on Thursday after a late-night congressional vote in which parties across the political spectrum called for her ouster.
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Can Peru’s New President José Jerí Win His ‘War on Crime’?

Uncover the challenges faced by Peru’s new president in tackling security issues including extortion and cocaine trafficking.

Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital

Peru’s new president declared a state of emergency in the capital in the government's latest attempt to stem a surge in ...

Peru’s new president struggles to form Cabinet amid lack of support

Peru’s new president, José Jerí, has been anable to form a Cabinet. Photo by John Reyes Mejia/EPA Oct. 13 (UPI) --Peru's new president, José Jerí, has spent more than 72 hours in office ...

Peru’s Interim Chief Jose Jeri Takes Stand Against Narco-Terrorism; ‘Fear Will Not Rule Our Streets’

Peru’s interim president Jose Jeri called for national unity and vowed to confront a growing wave of crime, organised ...

Peru's president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave at least 1 dead, 100 injured

Peru’s president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests turned violent overnight, prompting investigations by authorities into at least one civilian death. Authorities said on Thursday they are invest ...