José Maria Balcázar elected Peru’s latest interim president

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.