Latin America Risk Report

Latin America Risk Report

Peru has another new president - February 2026

The next former president of Peru has serious issues, and Peru's Congress prefers it that way.

Boz
Feb 19, 2026
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Jose Jeri was removed from office due to two scandals. “Chifagate” involved secret meetings with Chinese businessmen linked to government contracts. Then, over the past week, investigative reporters published articles about “Las Jóvenes,” alleging that Jerí traded government jobs for sexual favors, with at least nine women hired after palace visits. Lik…

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