Peru is poised to appoint its eighth president in just ten years after the impeachment of Jose Jeri, who was ousted on allegations of corruption. The political landscape in Peru has been tumultuous, with Jeri becoming the latest in a series of leaders to fall under scrutiny due to graft allegations and institutional instability. His removal has further highlighted the ongoing struggle between a powerful Congress and a weakened executive branch, exacerbated by prevalent corruption and increasing violence in the country.

Jeri's impeachment comes just four months after he assumed office, during which he reportedly faced accusations related to the irregular hiring of staff in his government and connections to a Chinese businessman accused of graft. Despite his claims of innocence, the situation mirrors the broader crisis of governance in Peru, where political chaos is perceived as a distraction from the day-to-day challenges faced by ordinary citizens grappling with economic uncertainty and insecurity.

With new presidential elections approaching in two months, citizens like Erick Solorzano express feelings of concern and uncertainty about the political future. In the last decade, Peru has seen the removal of four presidents through impeachment, with additional leaders resigning to avoid similar fate. Only one president has successfully completed a full term in this turbulent political environment, leaving many Peruvians skeptical about the prospects for stability and effective governance in the future.