Balcázar changes at the last minute his chosen Prime Minister in Peru
Peru's interim president, José María Balcázar, has unexpectedly replaced his chosen Prime Minister, economist Hernando de Soto, with Denisse Miralles, amid a transitional cabinet formation.
Eight presidents later: why the Peruvian economy resists political chaos
Despite ongoing political turmoil, Peru's economy has managed to grow by 3.4% due to monetary stability and fiscal discipline.
The new president of Peru will go to trial accused of stealing from the funds of his Bar Association
José María Balcázar, the new president of Peru, faces trial over allegations of embezzling funds from the Bar Association he led.
Transitional Government in Peru Rules Out Pardons After Pedro Castillo's Request
The new transitional government of Peru has announced it will not grant any presidential pardons, including requests from imprisoned former president Pedro Castillo.
In permanent crisis, Peru has a succession of presidents
José María Balcázar has been elected as Peru's 9th president since 2016 amidst ongoing political instability.
Convicted for coup, Pedro Castillo requests pardon from new Peruvian president
Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo, imprisoned for attempting a coup in December 2022, has formally requested a pardon from interim President José María Balcázar, who is from the same political party.
Balcázar Faces First Controversy as President of Peru: Criticism Over Comments on Child Marriage
Peru's new interim president, José María Balcázar, is facing backlash from human rights organizations for his comments on child marriage restrictions.
Neither Right nor Left: The Political Calculation Behind the Election of José María Balcázar as President of Peru
The election of José María Balcázar as the new president of Peru reflects a shift in political alignments rather than a simple ideological victory for the left.
Gabriela Sommerfeld wishes 'success and stability' to Peru after the appointment of José María Balcázar
Ecuador's Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld extends her well wishes for success and stability to Peru following the appointment of interim president José María Balcázar.
Pedro Castillo Requests a Pardon from His Party Mate and New President of Peru: "Honor the Promised Word"
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has formally requested a presidential pardon from the newly appointed president, José María Balcázar, following his conviction and sentencing to eleven and a half years in prison for conspiracy.
Convicted of rebellion, Pedro Castillo requests a pardon from José Balcázar 'for humanitarian reasons'
Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo has requested a presidential pardon from interim president José Balcázar while serving an 11-year prison sentence for rebellion following his failed coup attempt in 2022.
Ninth president of Peru in ten years, José Balcázar has already defended child marriage
José Balcázar, Peru's newly appointed interim president, faces significant challenges including the upcoming elections and dealing with a powerful Congress.
What did he study? This is the educational background of José María Balcázar, the new interim president of Peru
José María Balcázar has been elected as the new interim president of Peru in light of political upheaval following the removal of José Jerí amid corruption allegations.
Who is José María Balcázar, the new interim president of Peru elected by Congress
José María Balcázar has been elected as the interim president of Peru following the removal of his predecessor, marking a continuation of political instability in the country.
Interim Peruvian President José María Balcázar Criticized for Statements on Minors
José María Balcázar, recently appointed interim president of Peru, faces backlash from feminist and human rights organizations due to his controversial past remarks on sexual relations involving minors.
Peru: the new president José María Balcázar says he is independent and seeks support from all parties for an 'orderly transition'
José María Balcázar has been elected as the interim president of Peru, emphasizing his independence and aiming for an orderly transition amid political upheaval.
This was the time José María Balcazar, interim president of Peru, defended child marriage
José María Balcazar's appointment as interim president of Peru sparked controversy over his previous defense of child marriage.
Sheinbaum 'opens the door' to restore relations with Peru after election of leftist president
Mexico is open to resuming diplomatic relations with Peru following the election of leftist legislator José María Balcázar as president.
José María Balcázar elected Peru’s interim president
José María Balcázar was elected as Peru's interim president by congress, succeeding José Jerí amidst political turmoil ahead of general elections.
Keiko Fujimori says that democracy is ‘in danger’ in Peru with the election of leftist José María Balcázar
Keiko Fujimori, the presidential candidate, claims that democracy in Peru is in jeopardy following the election of leftist José María Balcázar as interim president.
José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade
José María Balcázar has been inaugurated as Peru's eighth president in a decade amid ongoing political instability.
After Balcázar's election, Keiko Fujimori assures that 'democracy is in danger'
Keiko Fujimori expresses concern over Peru's democracy following José María Balcázar's election as interim president.
Peru Gets Another New President… Former One Removed Over Corruption Allegations After 4 Months
Jose Maria Balcazar has been elected as the new interim president of Peru, succeeding the previous president who was impeached over corruption allegations just four months into his term.
Peru's parliament elected a new transitional president
J. M. Balcázar has been appointed as the interim president of Peru during a time of significant political turmoil and instability.
The Congress of Peru elects leftist Balcázar, ally of coup leader Castillo, as interim president
Peru's Congress has elected José María Balcázar as interim president, succeeding the ousted José Jerí amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and upcoming elections.
Peru has a new president. The previous one was dismissed after four months in office
Peru's parliament has elected lawyer José Balcázar as interim president following the dismissal of President José Jerí amid ongoing investigations.
"It is not time to fight": what José María Balcázar said in his first speech as president of Peru
In his inaugural speech, Peru's newly elected President José María Balcázar emphasized the need for unity over division, promising a peaceful democratic transition and calling for confidence in the upcoming elections.
Peru Appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as Interim President
Jose Maria Balcazar has been appointed as Peru's interim president, marking the eighth leader in a decade amid ongoing political turmoil.
The Peruvian Parliament elected José Balcázar as interim president
The Peruvian Parliament has elected José Balcázar as interim president amid ongoing political turmoil.
The Peruvian Parliament Elected José Balcázar as Interim President
The Peruvian parliament has elected José Balcázar as the interim president amid ongoing political instability.
José María Balcázar, another 'stained' politician: These crimes are attributed to the new president of Peru
José María Balcázar, at 83, has become Peru's eighth president in a decade amid allegations of corruption and a surprising electoral victory over a favored opponent.
Interim President Appointed in Peru
José María Balcázar has been appointed as the interim president of Peru following the impeachment of former president José Jerí due to corruption allegations.
José Balcázar is the eighth president in as many years
José Balcázar has become the eighth president in just as many years, highlighting a period of instability in the country's leadership.
Who is José María Balcázar, the leftist lawyer and congressman appointed president of Peru
José María Balcázar has been elected interim president of Peru by Congress after the censure of José Jerí.
A new president has been elected in Peru
José Balcázar has been elected as the new interim president of Peru following the dismissal of his predecessor, José Jerí, amid a scandal involving secret meetings with a Chinese businessman.
José Balcázar Becomes Peru's Eighth President in Eight Years
José Balcázar has been elected as Peru's eighth president in as many years by the National Assembly.
Peru 'takes a turn' to the left: Legislator José María Balcázar becomes interim president
Peru's Congress has appointed leftist legislator José María Balcázar as the new interim president, succeeding right-wing José Jerí, who was removed after just four months in office.
José María Balcázar was elected interim president of Peru after the dismissal of José Jerí
José María Balcázar has been elected interim president of Peru following the ousting of José Jerí amid political instability.
Who is José María Balcázar, the new interim president of Peru after the dismissal of José Jerí?
José María Balcázar has been appointed as Peru's interim president following the congressional dismissal of José Jerí.
Peru has a political system that allows 'express impeachment'; understand why the country has had so many presidents removed
Peru's continuing political instability is underscored by the recent interim appointment of José María Balcázar Zelada following the impeachment of José Jeri by Congress.
Congress elects leftist José Balcázar as new interim president of Peru
The Peruvian Congress elected leftist José Balcázar as interim president following the removal of José Jerí, with expectations rising regarding the potential for an amnesty for former President Pedro Castillo.
The Congress of Peru designates José María Balcázar as president, the eighth in a decade
The Peruvian Congress has appointed José María Balcázar as the new president following the censure of José Jerí, marking the eighth leader in a decade.
José María Balcázar Zelada is elected president of Peru following the ousting of José Jeri
José María Balcázar Zelada has been elected as the interim president of Peru after the removal of his predecessor, José Jeri, who held office for only four months.
Peru's Congress elects José María Balcázar as interim president
Peru's Congress elected José María Balcázar as interim president after the removal of José Jerí due to investigations of corruption.