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Congress Debates President Jeri's Removal Over Controversial Meetings

2/14/2026

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Congress has initiated a debate on removing President Jose Jeri due to meetings with Chinese businessman Zhihua Yang.
Congressional leader Fernando Rospigliosi announced the debate is set for Tuesday; if a removal motion is filed, Jeri has 15 days to respond before a vote.
Jeri, who took office in October after Dina Boluarte's ouster, says the removal push aims to destabilize his government as Peru has seven presidents since 2016.

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Congress has initiated a debate on removing President Jose Jeri due to meetings with Chinese businessman Zhihua Yang.
Congressional leader Fernando Rospigliosi announced the debate is set for Tuesday; if a removal motion is filed, Jeri has 15 days to respond before a vote.
Jeri, who took office in October after Dina Boluarte's ouster, says the removal push aims to destabilize his government as Peru has seven presidents since 2016.