Peru's congress votes to oust President Jeri
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Peruvian President Jose Jeri holds a press conference after facing a congressional oversight committee, amid a scandal over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accoun
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Peru's Congress on Tuesday ousted President Jose Jeri after just four months in office, following a scandal over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, continuing a revolving door of leaders in the South American nation.
Jeri was removed by simple majority vote through a censure measure.
(Reporting by Sarah Morland and Alexander Villegas; editing by Cassandra Garrison)
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