LIMA (Reuters) -A bloc of opposition lawmakers in Peru on Thursday presented a fresh motion to remove President Dina Boluarte – one of the world’s most unpopular leaders – from office.

The proposal is the latest of a series of such motions – so far unsuccessful – and comes as the South American nation prepares for elections next April.

The motion, which seeks to remove Boluarte for “permanent moral incapacity,” was signed by at least 34 lawmakers from various parties.

At least 52 must approve it in an upcoming plenary session of Congress before it can be debated in a separate session, which will decide whether or not it can proceed.

Boluarte came to power in December 2022 as her predecessor President Pedro Castillo, who she had served as vice-president, was ousted and arrested after he

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