Dina Boluarte assumes office as first female President of Peru

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Peru's President Pedro Castillo has been impeached. In his place, Vice President Dina Boluarte has been sworn in as President on 7 December. Dina is the first female President of the country. She will hold the post till 2026.

Important facts

• In the 130-member parliament, 101 voted in favor of the motion, while only 6 voted in support of the president. 10 MPs abstained from voting.

• Francisco Morales, head of Peru's constitutional court, ordered Vice President Dina Boluaarte to assume the presidency in a speech before parliament voted on an impeachment motion.

• Police have taken Pedro Castillo into custody in the capital Lima.

• Pedro Castillo was elected as the President of Peru in July 2021.

• While in office, he faced an investigation over allegations of corruption.

About Peru

• President - Dina Boluarte

• Capital - Lima

• Currency - sole