Overview

• Lawmakers advanced multiple motions citing “permanent moral incapacity” and voted late Thursday to depose the 63-year-old leader.
• The tally was reported as overwhelmingly in favor, with one outlet citing 118 votes for and none against.
• Dina Boluarte did not attend the plenary session despite being summoned to present a defense.
• With her ouster, Boluarte loses presidential immunity and now faces possible prosecutions.
• José Jerí was sworn in immediately, pledged to lead a transition and to confront criminal gangs as Peru contends with protests and rising extortion.