Peru in turmoil as president, lawmakers split over who is in charge

[TomSea]

Latin America
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Peru in turmoil as president, lawmakers split over who is in charge
By Greg Norman | Fox News

Peru’s government is in the midst of a political crisis Tuesday after its president dissolved the country’s congress for failing to support his anti-corruption reforms – only for lawmakers to respond by suspending him from office and appointing his vice president as their new leader.

President Martín Vizcarra’s actions against the opposition-controlled congress were met with cheers early Tuesday morning by thousands of people who took to the streets of its capital, Lima, waving Peruvian flags, chanting and carrying signs with phrases like "Get out, corrupt politicians!"

Others tried to force their way into the legislature to get lawmakers out, but were driven back by police with tear gas.

Read more at: https://www.foxnews.com/world/peru-political-turmoil   

I don't think this has declined into total chaos:

Peru in turmoil after President Vizcarra dissolves Congress
    1 October 2019

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Who is in charge now?

Mr Vizcarra and Ms Aráoz each claim to be the legitimate leader of Peru.


Opposition lawmakers swore in Mercedes Aráoz as interim leader

Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-49888117

[Fishrrman]

Will the ghost of Augusto Pinochet please pick up the nearest courtesy phone?
Your guidance is needed!

[mountaineer]

Protests in Peru as country is thrown into political uncertainty
By Claudia Dominguez and Aimee Lewis, CNN
Updated 4:34 PM ET, Tue October 1, 2019

 (CNN)Protestors gathered in Peru's capital Lima on Tuesday as the country descended into political uncertainty following President Martin Vizcarra's decision to dissolve congress, prompting rebel lawmakers to suspend him and appoint another leader.

In a televised message to the nation on Monday, Vizcarra announced the dissolution of the country's congress and called for new parliamentary elections to be held within four months.

Congress president Pedro Olaechea responded by declaring the temporary removal of Vizcarra, alleging "moral inability" and accusing Vizcarra of "breaking the constitutional order."

After Olaechea's announcement, Vice-President Mercedes Araoz was sworn in as President on Monday night, leaving the South American country with a conflict between the legislative and the executive.   ...

All branches of the Peruvian military and the Peruvian police have expressed their loyalty to Vizcarra. A joint announcement by the armed forces called Vizcarra the "Supreme chief of the Armed Forces and the National Police of Peru," saying their "main mission is guaranteeing the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic." ... Rest of CNN story