Peru: Jose Balcazar Takes Office As Interim President

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The Congress has appointed José Maria Balcázar to lead the country after the censorship of José Jerí, who remained in office for four months. As the general elections arrive, the Peruvians' confidence in their political class is at the lowest.

Globo

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Balcazar assumes the Presidency at a time of deep political volatility and public mistrust in the country

laverita.info

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The Peru Parliament removes José Enrique Jeri after four months and chooses the 83-year-old José Maria Balcázar as the new interim head of state. Among scandals, investigations, drug trafficking and protests, the country arrives at the elections on April 12 in full political instability.

Peru21

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The new head of state spoke about philosophy, independence, organized crime and the economy in a message that left questions about his government's approach.

La Jornada

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Lima. Leftist José María Balcázar Zelada, who supports child marriage, was elected last night by the interim congress president of Peru, replacing the de facto president José Jerí, deposed the day before on allegations of corruption.