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Why was Peru's president ousted?

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Peru's president Dina Boluarte was ousted by Congress due to moral incapacity, failure to address escalating crime, corruption allegations, and accusations of excessive force against protesters. She refused to appear before Congress to defend herself, leading to a unanimous vote for her removal.

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Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime

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  • Peru's parliament approved the resolution to remove President Dina Boluarte.
  • Lawmakers from all sides, including former allies, voted unanimously for her ousting. 10s
  • Boluarte did not appear before parliament when summoned during the session. 31s
  • Her presidency was marked by protests, corruption investigations, and a surge in gang violence. 45s
  • A recent shooting in Lima and record-high homicide figures contributed to her removal. 1m 5s
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Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime
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France 24
5 hours ago
Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime

MPs from across the spectrum, including former allies, voted unanimously to remove President Boluarte due to her inability to address gang violence and involvement in corruption investigations.

Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime
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France 24
5 hours ago
Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime

Boluarte became a target of several corruption investigations, and gang violence surged under her watch.

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

Lawmakers impeached Boluarte on the grounds of moral incapacity and several allegations of corruption.

Peru's President Dina Boluarte impeached
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Al Jazeera
13 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.

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

Lawmakers decided to unseat Boluarte after she was summoned to Congress and refused to appear to defend herself.

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