Peru’s Congress has voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations. The move triggers a fresh wave of political instability just weeks before the April presidential and congressional elections. Jerí is under a preliminary investigation over his undisclosed meetings with two Chinese executives. The vote Tuesday was 75 in favor and 24 against with three abstentions. Lawmakers on Wednesday will choose a new president from among their members to govern until July 28, when the interim leader will be succeeded by the election winner.
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