Peru ’s Congress voted on Thursday to open debate on the impeachment of President Dina Boluarte, one of the world’s least popular leaders. The late-night session followed calls from political groups across the spectrum demanding her removal from office.

Boluarte, 63, is deeply disliked, with approval ratings between 2% and 4%, following accusations she has illicitly profited from her office and is responsible for lethal crackdowns on protests in favor of her predecessor.

She denies any wrongdoing.

Should she be removed from her post, it would continue a revolving door of leaders in the Andean nation, which has had six presidents since 2018. Three ex-leaders are currently behind bars.

Motions To Remove Boluarte

Earlier on Thursday, lawmakers from across the political spectrum presen

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