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Peruvian political crisis (2016–present)Period of political instability and crisis in Peru
Dina BoluarteDina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra (born 31May 1962) is a Peruvian politician, civil servant, and lawyer who served as the president of Peru from 7 December 2022 until she was removed from office on 10 October 2025. She had previously served as the first vice president and minister at the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion under President Pedro Castillo. She served as an officer at the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC) from 2007 until 2022.
Impeachment of Dina BoluarteOn 10 October 2025, the Congress of the Republic of Peru voted unanimously to remove Dina Boluarte as President of Peru for "permanent moral incapacity" under Article 113 of the Constitution of Peru. The impeachment was declared after the vote surpassed the required threshold of 87 votes in favor.
José JeríJosé Enrique Jerí Oré (born 13 November 1986) is a Peruvian politician and lawyer who served as the president of Peru from 2025 until his removal on 17 February 2026, following the impeachment and removal of his predecessor Dina Boluarte. Prior to assuming the presidency, Jerí was president of the Congress of the Republic from July to October 2025, having been a member of Congress of the Republic representing Lima for the We Are Peru party since 2021.
Congress of the Republic of PeruThe Congress of the Republic (Spanish: Congreso de la República) is the bicameral body which exercises legislative power in Peru. Due to the broadly interpreted impeachment wording in the Constitution of Peru, the President of Peru can be removed by Congress without cause, effectively making the legislature more powerful than the executive branch.
Pedro CastilloFree Peru (2020-2022)Possible Peru (2002-2017)Independent (until 2002, 2022-2024)Everything for the People (2024-present)Political Career2002 regional and municipal elections2021 general electionPresident of Peru2021-2022GovernmentPresidencyCastillismEconomyForeign affairsSecurity crisisTerruqueo (Castillo Era)COVID-19 pandemic2022 Callao oil spill2022–2023 mpox outbreak2021 Northern earthquake2022 regional and municipal electionsEmbassy of SwedenSocial conflicts (mining protestseconomic protest)ControversiesHouse of SarrateaCrisispolitical crisis(2016–present)2022 self-coup attemptPeruvian protests(2022-2023)OthersPersonal lifeCompanyFamilyLilia ParedesJosé Pedro Castillo Terrones (Latin American Spanish:; born 19 October 1969) is a Peruvian politician, former elementary school teacher, and union leader who served as the president of Peru from 28 July 2021 until he was removed from office after attempting a self-coup on 7 December 2022.
PeruPeru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean.
Tear gasTear gas, also known as a lachrymatory agent or lachrymator (from Latin lacrima'tear'), sometimes colloquially known as "mace" after the early commercial self-defense spray, is a chemical weapon that stimulates the nerves of the lacrimal gland in the eye to produce tears. In addition, it can cause severe eye and respiratory pain, skin irritation, bleeding, and blindness.
LimaLima is the capital and largest city of Peru, as well as a primate city. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru.
Rubber bulletRubber bullets (also called rubber baton rounds) are a type of baton round. Despite the name, rubber bullets typically have either a metal core with a rubber coating, or are a homogeneous admixture with rubber being a minority component. Although they are considered a less lethal alternative to metal projectiles, rubber bullets can still cause fatal injuries as well as other serious injuries such as blindness or other permanent disabilities.
Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos HumanosCoordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos (CNDDHH, National Coordinator for Human Rights) is a coalition of human rights groups in Peru founded in 1985. Members of the CNDDHH served on Peru's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It has acted as the spokesperson for Peru's human rights movement since its founding.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.