LIMA: Peru’s Congress on Tuesday impeached interim president Jose Jeri, the Latin American country’s seventh head of state in 10 years and only the latest toppled over graft claims. Jeri, 39, was accused in the irregular hiring of several women in his government, and of suspected graft involving a Chinese businessman. In office since last October, Jeri took over from unpopular leader Dina Boluarte, who was also impeached amid protests against corruption and a wave of violence linked to organized crime.

LIMA: Peru’s Congress is set to consider Tuesday whether to impeach interim president Jose Jeri, the country’s seventh head of state in 10 years, accused of the irregular hiring…

Peru's Congress convened Tuesday in an extraordinary session to debate seven censure motions against interim President Jose Jeri and poosible removal.