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Fuerza Popular Backs Move to Remove President Dina Boluarte Over Security Failures

The party vowed to forgo leading Congress or any transition, promising broad security powers for a successor.

Overview

  • In an official statement on Oct. 9, the Fujimorist party said it will vote for a congressional vacancia against Dina Boluarte.
  • Fuerza Popular argued the government failed to take effective action against crime despite having legislative faculties.
  • The party said the removal is necessary to open a new phase of governance, order and hope for Peru.
  • It pledged not to seek the presidency of Congress or head any transitional government, positioning its stance as non-opportunistic.
  • Congress approved its agenda by 77–1 with no abstentions as security concerns escalated, including the attack that injured four Agua Marina members at a Lima concert.