On November 9, Peru President Martin Vizcarra was impeached by a vote of 105-19 due to allegations of corruption. He is alleged to have taken 2.3 million soles (equivalent to $642,000) from companies in the Moquegua region where he served as governor from 2011-2014. This vote leaves the Head of Congress, Manuel Merino, as interim president until the next Peruvian election five months from now. Merino takes the position as Peru is in a period of tremendous political and economic turmoil. Of all major nations, Peru has suffered the biggest economic decline of 30.2% and has been especially hard hit by Covid-19 fatalities.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-10/peru-president-ousted-after-losing-impeachment-vote-in-congress
Luke Joiner
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