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Peru's Congress removed President Dina Boluarte from office on Thursday after approving her presidential vacancy with 122 votes on the grounds of "permanent moral incapacity." Her immediate replacement will be the President of Congress, José Jerí, who will assume the role of interim president until the general elections in April 2026.
Factors that led to the fall
Citizens are disheartened by the government's failure to stem the rising tide of organized crime, extortion, contract killings, and homicides, especially in rural and Andean regions.
Corruption scandals, including the so-called "Rolexgate," which included accusations of illicit enrichment through the conspicuous use of luxury watches.
Low political legitimacy: Recent polls showed minimal approval, around 6%, and in some regions such as the South or among young people this figure was even lower.
Loss of support even from the conservative parties that had backed her, in a Congress increasingly critical of her management.
Legislative process
Multiple motions for vacancy were presented, finally four, which were admitted and voted on.
Peruvian law allows for presidential vacancy due to permanent moral incapacity, a constitutional provision used in circumstances of political crisis and scandals.
Boluarte was not present during his final hearing, which was criticized by some as institutional neglect.
Image and popularity of Dina Boluarte
Dina Boluarte has been considered the worst-performing president in Latin America in polls like CID Gallup, with only around 6% approval ratings.
In other polls (CB Consultora, October 2024), she was also ranked as the least popular leader in South America, with more than 70% disapproval.
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