Peru lawmakers gather support to call for debate to oust president Jeri
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Peru's congress on Thursday secured enough signatures to begin a debate on the removal and censure of president Jose Jeri, according to a congressional documents.
Jeri took office in October following the removal of former President Dina Boluarte. The motion follows a scandal involving reports of undisclosed meetings between the president and a Chinese businessman.
The move marks the latest instance of political volatility in the Andean nation, which has seen a series of leadership changes in recent years.
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