Dina Boluarte’s successor assumed the presidency by constitutional succession after the vacancy approved by Congress.
José Jerí Oré, 38 years old, assumed the Presidency of Peru by constitutional succession after Congress approved Dina Boluarte’s vacancy with 122 votes in favor. Until hours before the dismissal, Jerí served as head of Parliament for the period 2025-2026.
The Peruvian Constitution establishes that, in the absence of vice presidents, the president of Congress occupies the position on an interim basis. With this mechanism, Jerí began to lead the Executive in a scenario of political tension and internal questions.
Investigations and pending complaints
In January 2025, Jerí was reported for alleged sexual violation. The complainant stated that during a social gathering in Canta she lost consciousness after consuming alcohol and woke up with signs of aggression, finding a piece of clothing belonging to the congressman in the place.
The investigation also included businessman Marco Antonio Cardoza Hurtado, Jerí’s uncle by marriage. Although Supreme Prosecutor Tomás Gálvez filed the case against the current president due to lack of sufficient evidence, the process against Cardoza remains open.
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In the context of that same case, a civil court ordered that Jerí undergo psychological treatment for “impulsivity and pathological sexual behavior.” Failure to comply with this judicial measure led to a criminal investigation for alleged disobedience to authority.
The Public Ministry analyzes whether it was notified of the order and whether the non-attendance was deliberate. The process is still in force and raises doubts about respect for judicial mandates by the new head of state.
During his time on the Congressional Budget Commission, Jerí was linked to alleged bribe collection. Businesswoman Blanca Ríos reported that operators in her environment had received S/150,000 to include a Cajamarca project in the budget of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
According to journalistic reports, there would be audios and conversations that involve him. Jerí separated advisor Nahum Hidalgo from his team and assured Be willing to collaborate with the investigations.
A mandate under scrutiny
Jerí’s arrival to the Executive occurs in the midst of citizen questions, political divisions and an open judicial history. His appointment has reactivated the debate on the presidential vacancy and the legitimacy of constitutional successions.
In his inauguration speech, the new president called for reconciliation and raised citizen security as his main priority. However, your personal situation and the pending processes will continue to mark the development of the transitional government.
Source: Ambito
