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Peruvian President Jeri Faces Impeachment Over Secret Meetings

1/20/2026

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Peruvian President Jose Jeri faces a preliminary investigation as Congress prepares impeachment proceedings over undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessman Zhihua Yang.
Jeri, who took office in October 2025, said he would cooperate with authorities.
The meetings on December 26, 2025 and January 6, 2026 raised transparency concerns because they were not included in his official agenda.
Jeri publicly apologized for the initial meeting, admitting he violated protocols.
Even as his popularity fell to 44%, analysts say removal is unlikely because lawmakers want stability ahead of the April elections.

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Peruvian President Jose Jeri faces a preliminary investigation as Congress prepares impeachment proceedings over undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessman Zhihua Yang.
Jeri, who took office in October 2025, said he would cooperate with authorities.
The meetings on December 26, 2025 and January 6, 2026 raised transparency concerns because they were not included in his official agenda.
Jeri publicly apologized for the initial meeting, admitting he violated protocols.
Even as his popularity fell to 44%, analysts say removal is unlikely because lawmakers want stability ahead of the April elections.