Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months
The Guardian World
by Dan Collyns in LimaFebruary 17, 2026
Interim president José Jerí voted out by country’s congress amid scandal concerning secretive meetings
Peru’s interim president has been forced out of office in an “express impeachment” after a political scandal over his secretive meetings with Chinese businessmen.
Lawmakers voted by 75 votes to 24 to proceed with the removal of José Jerí, who had been at the helm for just four months.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/17/2026