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Peru's President Dina Boluarte Impeached Over Rising Crime

Date: 10-10-2025
Sources: cbsnews.com: 1 | nytimes.com: 1 | theguardian.com: 1
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Summary

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte was impeached by Congress due to her government's failure to address the country's escalating crime wave, marked by extortion and contract killings. Boluarte's administration was plagued by scandals and low approval ratings, leading to her removal and replacement by interim President José Jerí until elections in April 2026.

Key Points

  • Congress voted unanimously to impeach Boluarte, citing 'permanent moral incapacity'
  • Boluarte's administration was marred by scandals, including 'Rolexgate' and lethal crackdowns on protests
  • Peru faces a surge in extortion and contract killings, with cases skyrocketing to over 2,000 per month

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Peru's deeply unpopular president impeached over crime wave - CBS News

10-10-2025

Peru's President Dina Boluarte was impeached by Congress due to her government's inability to address the country's rising crime wave. The decision came after a unanimous vote in the 130-member unicameral Congress, with 124 lawmakers voting for her removal. Boluarte's administration was marred by scandals and low approval ratings, ranging from 2% to 4%. She had been accused of illicitly profiting from her office and was behind lethal crackdowns on protests. The new interim president, José Jerí, was sworn in to serve out Boluarte's term until elections are held in April.
Entities: Dina Boluarte, Peru, Congress, José Jerí, Pedro Castillo • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Peru Ousts President Amid Crime Surge - The New York Times

10-10-2025

Peru's President Dina Boluarte was impeached and removed from office by Congress amid a surge in crime and widespread outrage. Lawmakers voted 122-0 to invoke a constitutional clause citing 'permanent moral incapacity.' The decision comes as Peru grapples with gang-controlled extortion and contract killings, with extortion cases skyrocketing from a few hundred in 2017 to over 2,000 per month. Boluarte's ouster represents a sharp reversal by the right-wing and centrist parties that had sustained her in power despite her plunging approval ratings. The president of Congress, José Jerí, will serve as interim president until the general election in April.
Entities: Dina Boluarte, Peru, Congress, José Jerí, Keiko Fujimori • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform

Peru lawmakers vote to oust president Dina Boluarte over crime crisis | Peru | The Guardian

10-10-2025

Peruvian lawmakers have voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office due to her alleged inability to address the country's escalating crime crisis. Boluarte had faced numerous investigations and scandals, including 'Rolexgate,' and had seen her approval rating plummet. Congress leader José Jerí has been sworn in as interim president until elections are held in April 2026. Protests have marked Boluarte's presidency, with recent demonstrations sparked by a new law requiring young people to contribute to private pension funds and a surge in extortion and murders by organized crime groups.
Entities: Dina Boluarte, Peru, José Jerí, Congress, Pedro Castillo • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform