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Peru's President Jerí Under Fire in 'Chifagate' Scandal

1/23/2026

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Peru's interim president José Jerí faces a political scandal over undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, including Yang Zhihua, triggering a public prosecutors' investigation dubbed "Chifagate".
Jerí says he is a victim of a smear campaign aimed at destabilizing Peru before the April elections and apologizes for raising suspicions about his conduct during the meetings.
Opposition lawmakers weigh impeachment as Jerí's popularity remains higher than that of his predecessor.

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Peru's interim president José Jerí faces a political scandal over undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, including Yang Zhihua, triggering a public prosecutors' investigation dubbed "Chifagate".
Jerí says he is a victim of a smear campaign aimed at destabilizing Peru before the April elections and apologizes for raising suspicions about his conduct during the meetings.
Opposition lawmakers weigh impeachment as Jerí's popularity remains higher than that of his predecessor.