Peruvian opposition files new impeachment motion against president Boluarte

Opposition lawmakers in Peru have filed a new impeachment motion seeking to remove President Dina Boluarte, one of the world’s least popular leaders.

The motion, citing “permanent moral incapacity,” was signed by at least 34 legislators from several parties, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

To move forward, it must gain the support of 52 members of Congress before being debated in a separate session.

Boluarte became president in December 2022 after her predecessor, Pedro Castillo, whom she served as vice-president, was ousted and arrested following an attempt to dissolve Congress.

His removal triggered months of deadly protests, particularly in rural Andean and Indigenous areas, with rights groups accusing Boluarte’s government of excessive force.

Her administration has also faced allegations of illicit enrichment, including undeclared assets and luxury items such as Rolex watches. In July, she controversially doubled her salary. Public approval remains at just 2–4%.

Peru’s Congress, dominated by conservatives, has previously blocked attempts to begin impeachment proceedings.

With elections scheduled for April, support for the new motion appears to be growing. Since 2018, the country has had six presidents, with four former leaders currently imprisoned.

By Aghakazim Guliyev