Peru's interim president steps down after 5 days

Published Nov 16 2020 at 2:38 AM GMT

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On Tuesday, Manuel Merino became the interim president of Peru, and on Sunday, he stepped down, following days of unrest and the deaths of two protesters.
Last Monday, former President Martin Vizcarra was removed from office by legislators who accused him of having "moral incapacity" and alleged that while serving as a governor, he accepted bribes; Vizcarra denied the claim.
Vizcarra served as president for two years, and ran on a platform of fighting corruption.
Half of the lawmakers serving in Peru's legi.