Peru Congress to debate motion to remove President Jeri amid scandal
Jeri, a former head of Congress, was sworn in as president in October after lawmakers convened an emergency session to oust his predecessor
Peruvian President Jose Jeri testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Gerardo Marin
Peru's Congress has scheduled a debate for Tuesday on a motion to remove President Jose Jeri, congressional leader Fernando Rospigliosi said on social media on Friday, as the government grapples with a scandal over reports of the president's undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman.
Jeri, a former head of Congress, was sworn in as president in October after lawmakers convened an emergency session to oust his predecessor.
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