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Peru's Parliament Ousts President Jose Gerry

Peru's parliament ousted President Jose Gerry just four months after he took office, following a corruption scandal that triggered a political crisis.

Peru's Parliament Ousts President Jose Gerry

Peru's parliament ousted President Jose Gerry on Tuesday. This occurred just four months after he took office, following a scandal. The parliament's decision was made amid the country's political crisis. The president was accused of corruption and abuse of power. Now, Peru has begun the process of finding a new leader.

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