Overview

• The removal was confirmed after a brief plenary session that Boluarte did not attend despite being formally summoned.
• Congress acted on multiple motions lodged by the country’s main political forces, admitting four of five for examination before proceeding to the vote.
• The destitution strips the 63-year-old leader of immunity, exposing her to potential criminal proceedings.
• Right and far-right parties that had previously backed the president withdrew their support, clearing the way for the outcome.
• Interim leadership is expected to pass to the head of Congress until general elections scheduled for April 2026, as supporters outside the legislature celebrated the decision.