Peru congress elects Jose Balcazar as new interim president
ReutersFeb 19, 2026 3:07 AM
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Peruvian lawmakers on Wednesday elected Jose Balcazar as the country's new interim president ahead of general elections in April, making him the country's eighth president in as many years.
Balcazar will also assume the role of head of Congress.
Peru's Congress on Tuesday voted to oust President Jose Jeri after just four months in office due to a scandal over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman.
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