In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí has led raids on prisons holding gang leaders nationwide ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians woke up to their seventh president in less than a decade Friday, as 38-year-old José Jerí took ...

Pressure on Boluarte mounted in recent weeks as "Gen Z" protesters took to the streets of Lima over a law requiring young ...

What can save Peru from its crisis of crime?

Peru's former president Dina Boluarte-- who was removed from office by lawmakers and is facing multiple probes for corruption and abuse of power -- said Friday she would not attempt to seek asylum ...

Peru’s new president Jose Jeri, who vaulted into power late on Thursday after the sudden impeachment of his predecessor, is one of the youngest heads of state globally - and one who has already had a ...

Boluarte was removed amid surging crime and José Jerí, formerly President of Congress, was sworn in to complete her term ...

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In a brief televised address, Jeri said he assumed the presidency "through constitutional succession," as there was no vice president to replace Boluarte. He vowed to take "immediate action" against ...

The handover took place in Lima, where Jeri received the presidential sash and pledged to lead the country until July 26, 2026. “I swear to God, for my country, for all Peruvians, I will faithfully ...

The overall impression may underscore how political discord is straining major economies, further tested by the choices ...