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Peru lawmakers submit motion looking to impeach president

The move comes in the midst of violent protests following the impeachment and arrest of her predecessor that have left dozens dead.

Reuters
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People take part in an anti-government demonstration following the ouster of Peru's former president Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru, Jan 24. Photo: Reuters
People take part in an anti-government demonstration following the ouster of Peru's former president Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru, Jan 24. Photo: Reuters

A group of Peruvian lawmakers on Wednesday submitted a motion that looks to impeach President Dina Boluarte, according to a document seen by Reuters, citing "permanent moral incapacity".

The move comes in the midst of violent protests following the impeachment and arrest of her predecessor, former president Pedro Castillo, that have left dozens dead.

The motion, signed by more than 20 leftist congressmen who support Castillo, must be approved by 52 votes before it can be debated in Congress.