Peru ousts interim president in fast impeachment tied to Chifagate
TL;DR
Peru's interim president José Jerí was removed by a 75-24 vote in an express impeachment after four months in office amid the 'Chifagate' scandal over secret meetings with Chinese businessmen; prosecutors are probing influence-peddling and a timber-trafficking network, while lawmakers prepare to name a replacement ahead of April presidential elections, as Peru continues a period of political instability amidst U.S.-China debates over the Chancay port.
- Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months The Guardian
- Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again CNN
- Peru Votes to Impeach President José Jerí The New York Times
- Peru's president José Jerí impeached four months into office BBC
- Peru Congress ousts President Jeri because of China-linked secret meetings Reuters
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