José Maria Balcázar elected Peru’s latest interim president

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José Maria Balcázar, 83, was elected Peru's latest interim president by congress following the removal of José Jerí, defeating María del Carmen Alva in a congressional runoff with 60 of 113 votes. Balcázar will lead Peru's transitional government as the country continues to navigate acute political instability. This marks yet another change at the top of Peru's executive branch in recent years.

São Paulo, Brazil – José Maria Balcázar was elected president of Peru’s Congress on Wednesday following the removal of José Jerí and will assume leadership of the transitional government.  Balcázar, 83, defeated María del Carmen Alva in a run-off congressional election, where he won 60 out of 113 votes. He will serve as head of […] The post José Maria Balcázar elected Peru’s latest interim president appeared first on Perú Reports.