Overview

• Congress approved the session agenda to take up the matter with 77 votes in favor, one against and no abstentions.
• In its communiqué, Fuerza Popular argued the executive has not implemented effective anti-crime measures despite holding legislative faculties.
• The party said it will not seek to preside over Congress or to lead any transitional administration.
• It pledged to grant a successor government special security powers to confront criminal groups if a transition occurs.
• The move follows an armed attack that injured four members of the band Agua Marina in Chorrillos, and the shift in support could reshape the vote count although removal has not been finalized.