Peru Votes to Impeach President José Jerí

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra TajFebruary 17, 2026 at 08:39 PM

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Peru's Congress impeached President José Jerí on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, due to his failure to disclose meetings with a Chinese businessman under government scrutiny. Jerí, who became interim president in October after his predecessor was removed, is the sixth Peruvian president in the last decade to leave office prematurely. The impeachment followed the release of videos showing Jerí visiting establishments owned by Yang Zhihua, a businessman whose store closure was later overturned by a regulatory body. Jerí admitted to the visits but claimed they were personal and that Yang refused payment for items. Despite his explanations, lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings and the attorney general opened a corruption inquiry. Peru is scheduled to hold general elections on April 12.

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