Hey everyone! 🚨 Big news from South America: Peru's Congress just voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte in a jaw-dropping 118-4 vote early on Friday. Yup, you heard that right—almost the entire chamber said bye-bye to Boluarte.
Why all the drama? Since Boluarte took office in December 2022, Peru has seen waves of protests: youth-led marches, social media campaigns, and street sit-ins demanding safer streets and better leadership. Critics say she failed to stem rising crime rates, leaving many young Peruvians feeling unsafe and unheard.
In political terms, impeachment is basically Congress hitting the eject button on a sitting president. With 118 lawmakers in favor, Congress leader Jose Jeri officially confirmed her removal. Now, Peru faces a leadership shake-up and a fresh round of debates about the country's future—think of it like an IRL reboot series, but for a nation!
For us living in tech hubs from Mumbai to Jakarta, this is a reminder of how powerful collective action can be—whether it's trending hashtags or on-the-ground protests. Social movements in one part of the world can inspire us all. ✊💬
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s see how Peru’s next chapter unfolds! 🌎✨
Reference(s):
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