Peru's Congress Impeaches Its President Over Allegations Of Corruption

 

CNN: Peru plunged into political upheaval as Congress ousts President Vizcarra 

Peru's Congress ousted President Martín Vizcarra on Monday in an impeachment vote over corruption allegations, prompting immediate tensions in the Andean nation. 

Vizcarra said he would accept the Congress vote and would not take any legal action to counter it.

"Today I am leaving the presidential palace. Today I am going home," Vizcarra said during a speech late on Monday, surrounded by his cabinet in the courtyard of the presidential residence in downtown Lima. 

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WNU Editor: President Vizcarro is not going to contest his impeachment .... 'Today I am going home': Peru's president Martin Vizcarra is ousted by politicians (SKY News). 

 More News On The Impeachment Of Peru's President Vizcarro 

Peru plunged into political upheaval as Congress ousts President Vizcarra -- Reuters 

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra ousted by Congress on corruption charges -- DW 

Peru's president Martín Vizcarra ousted in impeachment vote -- The Guardian 

In Peru, protests and turmoil over impeachment, ouster of its popular president -- NBC/AP 

In Midst Of Pandemic Crisis, Peru's Legislature Impeaches The Nation's President -- NPR