Peru's Congress Removes José Jerí Following Corruption Scandal

The Peruvian Congress voted to remove interim President José Jerí following the Chifagate corruption scandal involving unreported meetings with Chinese executives.This action marks the eighth leadership change in a decade and follows the removal of Dina Boluarte less than six months ago.Legislators are preparing to elect a new transitional leader on Wednesday to guide the country toward the upcoming general elections scheduled for April 12.Several prominent figures including Keiko Fujimori and Rafael López Aliaga are already campaigning for the presidency with the eventual winner set for inauguration on July 28.