Peru’s Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe
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FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and MANUEL RUEDAFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Peru's Congress removed interim President José Jerí from office on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, due to corruption allegations. The vote by Congress has initiated a new period of political instability in Peru. This comes just weeks before the country's scheduled presidential and congressional elections in April. The removal of Jerí prompted demonstrations both in support and against the decision outside the Congress building in Lima. The corruption probe against Jerí was the primary reason for his removal.
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