• Peru's Congress voted to remove President Jose Jeri after just four months in office.
• The decision follows allegations of corruption linked to undisclosed meetings with Chinese executives.
• This marks the latest chapter in Peru's ongoing political crisis, with seven presidents since 2016.
• Jeri's removal occurred just weeks before Peru's upcoming presidential elections.
• The new interim leader will govern until the April elections conclude.

On February 17, Peru's Congress voted to remove President Jose Jeri, terminating his presidency after just four months due to allegations of corruption associated with undisclosed meetings involving Chinese business executives. This decision continues the trend of political instability in Peru, with Jeri becoming the latest president to be ousted after Dina Boluarte and Pedro Castillo, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Los Angeles Times.

The Brazilian legislature’s decision came with a vote tally of 75 in favor, 24 against, and 3 abstentions, marking Jeri's exit from a leadership role he had assumed on October 10. The allegations against him involve a preliminary investigation concerning influence peddling linked to clandestine meetings with Chinese business figures, according to Reuters and Los Angeles Times.

His removal reflects ongoing political turmoil as Peru prepares for presidential elections scheduled for April 12. Lawmakers are expected to select a new interim president to serve until the election winner is inaugurated on July 28, highlighting the need for stable governance, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, and Los Angeles Times.