Jeri is under a preliminary investigation into corruption and influence peddling, stemming from a series of undisclosed meetings with two Chinese executives. His removal from office is the latest chapter in a prolonged political crisis in a country that has seen seven presidents since 2016.

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.