Peru Ousts Interim President José Jerí Amid Corruption Scandal

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International CorrespondentLIMA (Worthy News) – Peru faced political upheaval Wednesday as lawmakers moved to install a new head of state after Congress voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office amid mounting scandals.The decision came just four months after he assumed power and followed growing controversy over his failure to disclose private meetings with Chinese businessmen.Jerí was removed in a 75–24 vote, with three abstentions — well