Another Peruvian president has fallen — this time, Dina Boluarte.
In a dramatic overnight session, Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to remove her from office, citing “permanent moral incapacity.”
Boluarte, one of the world’s most unpopular leaders with approval ratings hovering around 2–4%, faced mounting scandals and protests.
Surging crime also marked her turbulent tenure.
As news of her ousting broke, crowds outside Congress erupted in cheers, waving flags and chanting for change.
“Throughout my time in office, I have called for unity,” Boluarte said in a televised address after the vote.
She warned that her removal could destabilize Peru’s fragile democracy.
But for many, patience had already run out.
Cycle Of Political Turmoil
Her downfall follows months of outrage — from corruption allegations over luxury Rolexes.
There was also fury over her decision to double her salary while millions struggled with poverty.
Even parties that once backed her turned against her.
Boluarte’s rise to power in 2022 came after her predecessor, Pedro Castillo, was impeached for trying to dissolve Congress.
She became Peru’s first female president — and now, its latest to fall.
With Congress leader José Jeri sworn in as interim president, Peru now counts six leaders in seven years.
In Lima’s restless streets, one question lingers: how long until the next one?
