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Peru's Congress voted to remove President Jeri amid corruption investigations linked to undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen. Jeri, who assumed office in October, denies wrongdoing. The move follows a series of political upheavals in a country with a history of rapid leadership changes, just ahead of April elections.
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Peru coerced women, including Celia Ramos, into sterilizations under Fujimori's government, causing death and suffering. The court ordered Peru to pay $340,000 to Ramos' family and acknowledged government failures in investigation and justice.
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Peru's presidential race is narrowing with Keiko Fujimori and Rafael Lopez Aliaga leading in polls, both around 10%. A runoff is likely in June as many voters remain undecided. The election follows years of political instability and economic resilience amid ongoing uncertainty.
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Peru is holding its first round of a two-part presidential election on April 12, with over 35 candidates competing amid a fractured political landscape. Keiko Fujimori leads in polls, focusing on crime and corruption, as voters face a fragmented field and a reinstituted bicameral legislature. A runoff is expected in June.