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Jose Jeri, 39, Peru's president for four months, was ousted by Congress amid a scandal over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, highlighting Peru's ongoing political volatility ahead of April elections.
Peru’s Congress censured interim president José Jerí by 75 votes to 24, ousting him four months after he took office amid the “Chifa-gate” scandal over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman; Jerí apologized for the hooded meeting and for how the talks were conducted, and an investigation was opened, highlighting Peru’s ongoing political instability as it prepares for a general election in April 2026, with U.S. concerns raised about China’s influence on Peruvian infrastructure.
Jose Jeri, a 38-year-old conservative lawmaker from Peru's Somos Peru party, became the country's president after the impeachment of Dina Boluarte, marking one of the youngest heads of state globally. His rise has been marked by controversies and challenges, including public protests and allegations against him, as he faces the task of addressing issues like crime and corruption amid a turbulent political landscape.