Peru’s President José Jerí removed in no-confidence vote, the latest political upheaval for a nation with seven leaders in under a decade.

MEXICO CITY: Peru’s parliament has ousted President José Jerí after just four months in office.

This marks the latest upheaval in a country that has seen seven presidents in less than a decade.

Jerí lost a vote of no confidence with 75 of 102 lawmakers voting against him.

His successor is expected to be elected by parliament on Wednesday.

He assumed the presidency in October while serving as speaker of parliament.

He took over after the impeachment and removal of his predecessor, President Dina Boluarte.

His impeachment followed growing pressure over unofficial meetings with Chinese business figures.

He also faced allegations of irregularities in appointing women to government posts.

“Jerí exercised his power secretly: secret meetings, late-night gatherings and contradictory statements,” lawmaker Hamel Echevarría said during the parliamentary session.

The president consistently rejected the accusations, stating, “I have not committed a crime.”

His removal comes less than two months before a presidential election scheduled for April.

The last Peruvian president to complete a full five-year term was Ollanta Humala, who governed from 2011 to 2016.

 The Sun Malaysia