Ji Wu Xiaodong

José Jerí, a 39-year-old Peruvian politician, served as the interim president of Peru, taking office in October after his predecessor, Dina Boluarte, was ousted. He is currently newsworthy due to his recent impeachment following a political scandal dubbed “Chifagate.” This scandal arose from security-camera footage revealing his clandestine meetings with Chinese businessmen. Jerí has denied any wrongdoing, claiming he is the victim of a smear campaign designed to discredit him. Despite his denials, lawmakers voted 75 to 24 to remove him from office in an “express impeachment” after only four months in power. His removal underscores the ongoing political instability in Peru and highlights concerns regarding transparency and potential foreign influence within the government.