The Latest Breaking News from José Jerí

The ousting of Peru’s president points to a deeper crisis

Peru’s interim president José Jerí was censured and removed by the country’s congress in February after just four months on the job. He was ousted for ethical failures following several scandals and replaced by current interim president José María Balcázar.

The Conversation · Mar 5

Leftist who defended child marriage elected as Peru’s interim president

José María Balcázar, who argued ban should be limited to under-14s, replaces José Jerí who was voted out after a scandal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months

Interim president José Jerí voted out by country’s congress amid scandal concerning secretive meetings

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17

Military and police patrol streets of Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins

Peru's capital has seen increased military and police presence as a state of emergency begins under President José Jerí

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Protests erupt in Peru as demonstrators demand president’s resignation

Violent protests erupted in the capital of Peru, Lima, on Tuesday as demonstrators demanded the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress, along with the repeal of laws they say fuel crime.

Euronews · Oct 16, 2025