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Why was Peru's Boluarte impeached?

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Peru's Congress impeached President Dina Boluarte for moral incapacity, citing ongoing corruption allegations and her refusal to appear before lawmakers. Rights groups also accused her administration of excessive force against protesters.

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  • Peru's Congress impeached President Dina Boluarte for moral incapacity. 6s
  • Boluarte refused to appear before Congress to defend herself. 16s
  • Jose Heri was sworn in as the new president shortly after the vote.
  • Boluarte faces corruption allegations and criticism over protest repression. 21s
  • Public demonstrations called for Boluarte to face trial for alleged crimes. 2m 41s
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Al Jazeera
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Peru's President Dina Boluarte impeached

Lawmakers impeached Boluarte on grounds of moral incapacity, with several allegations of corruption and her refusal to appear before Congress.

Peru's President Dina Boluarte impeached
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Al Jazeera
11 hours ago
Peru's President Dina Boluarte impeached

Rights groups accused Boluarte of using excessive force to repress protests against corruption, pension reforms, and rising crime.

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