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Peru's parliament ousts president after four months

By AAP Newswire

Feb 18, 2026

Peruvian President Jose Jeri — Peru's Congress has ousted President Jose Jeri ‌just four months into his term. -EPA

Peru's parliament has ousted President José Jerí after just four months in office, the latest upheaval in a country that has had seven presidents in less than a decade.

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Jerí lost a vote of no confidence with 75 of 102 lawmakers voting against him on Tuesday. His successor is expected to be elected by parliament on Wednesday.

Jerí had assumed the presidency in October while serving as speaker of parliament, taking over government duties after the impeachment and removal of president Dina Boluarte.

Jerí's impeachment came after growing pressure on him over unofficial meetings with Chinese business figures and alleged irregularities in the appointment of women to government posts.

"Jerí exercised his power secretly: secret meetings, late-night gatherings and contradictory statements," lawmaker Hamel Echevarría said during the parliamentary session.

The president has consistently rejected the accusations.

"I have not committed a crime," he said.

The removal comes less than two months before the presidential election scheduled for April 12.

The last Peruvian president to complete a full five-year term was Ollanta Humala, who governed from 2011-16.

with Reuters