Peru’s Congress has elected former judge and left-wing lawmaker José María Balcázar as interim president, replacing right-wing leader José Jerí a day after his removal. Balcázar, 83, will serve until the April 12 election, with a potential June run-off if no candidate achieves a majority.
The vote marks Peru’s eighth president in ten years, highlighting chronic political instability. Of the last eight leaders, four were impeached, two resigned, and only Ollanta Humala completed a full term.
Key developments:
• Balcázar won 60 of 113 congressional votes after a boycott by the Together for Peru party.
• José Jerí, 39, faced scandals including alleged sexual misconduct and undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen (Chifagate).
ℹ️ FRANCE24, Al Jazeera
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