The Peru Congress reached this Thursday the 78 necessary signatures to convene an extraordinary plenary session and debate the removal of José Jerí, who assumed as interim president since October 2025 after the departure of Dina Boluarte. This measure responds to multiple accusations against Jerí, current Parliament President.
Impeachment Motions Drive the Process
The motions arise from alleged semi-clandestine meetings with Chinese entrepreneurs, state contractors, and irregular hiring of young female officials after meetings at the Government Palace. Although the Peru Congress is in recess until March, the law allows this plenary with only 78 signatures, a threshold already exceeded according to congressmen.
Opposition Fujimorist Blocks the Extraordinary Plenary Session
Keiko Fujimori Supports Jerí
Fujimorism, led by Keiko Fujimori, presidential candidate and heir of Alberto Fujimori, rejected the initiative en bloc and supports Jerí. The executive board, directed by the Fujimorist Fernando Rospigliosi, has 15 days to convene the debate once the request is received.
Historical Context of Instability
Peru lives a chronic political crisis: Boluarte was ousted in October 2025 for similar corruption, marking the third president in two years. Since 2016, five presidents have fallen by impeachment or resignations, with the Peru Congress as a key actor in these processes. Experts highlight that the 78 signatures represent a third of the 130 congressmen, reflecting deep divisions.
- Key Accusations: Meetings with Chinese entrepreneurs involved in public contracts.
- Hiring: Young people in state positions post-private meetings.
- Procedure: Plenary must approve the motion with an absolute majority to remove.
Jerí declared himself willing to clarify before authorities, but the pressure grows. The Peru Congress could accelerate the extraordinary plenary session in days, intensifying the instability. This case highlights patterns of corruption in Peru’s top political leadership, where the Peru Congress has ousted leaders in a chain since the post-Fujimori era.
