Peru’s First Woman President Has Been Impeached After Gen-Z Led Massive Anti-Government Protests

122 out of 130 lawmakers voted to remove Boluarte. They impeached her on the grounds of "permanent moral incapacity”

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Peru has removed its first woman president, Dina Boluarte, following massive Gen-Z led demonstrations against government corruption, rising insecurity and unemployment rates.

A rise in gang violence and multiple corruption scandals made her one of the most unpopular leaders in the world, with an approval rating of 2-4%, according to the BBC.

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