Constitutional Crisis In Peru Amid Power Struggle

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

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.

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Protests in Peru as country is thrown into political uncertainty -- CNN
Peru's President Dismisses Lawmakers; Lawmakers Dismiss Peru's President -- NPR
Dissolution of Peru's Congress sparks celebrations -- BBC