Peru's Congress Ousts José Jerí After Four Months Following Scandal

Peru's Congress removed José Jerí from the presidency on February 17, 2026, following an impeachment trial over allegations of functional misconduct and influence peddling involving Zhihua Yang.The 39-year-old leader, who served only four months as the seventh president in a decade, was ousted in a 75-24 vote after facing seven censure motions.The removal comes as the nation prepares for elections on April 12, 2026, with analyst Augusto Álvarez warning of institutional instability and high voter disillusionment.