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Sunday, 15 November 2020 (YJC)_ Peru’s interim president is resigning just six days after the impeachment.
Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, is resigning just six days after the impeachment of his predecessor plunged the South American nation into turmoil.
“At this time, when the country is experiencing one of its biggest political crises, I want the whole country to know that I’m presenting my irrevocable resignation,” Merino said in a televised address on Sunday.
The surprise impeachment of Martin Vizcarra over unproven bribery allegations triggered Peru’s biggest demonstrations in two decades. The political upheaval could cloud prospects for elections due in April, and further hamstring an economy that contracted 30% in the second quarter because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Merino said his cabinet will remain in place until a new leader takes over, to avoid a power vacuum.
Source: Bloomberg
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