Peru’s Congress Considering Impeaching President Over Tapes
- Lawmaker alleges president sought to interfere in graft probe
- Vizcarra says on TV there are no grounds for impeachment
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Peru’s congress began debating a motion that seeks to start impeachment proceedings against President Martin Vizcarra after lawmakers accused him of lying and seeking to obstruct a graft probe involving government officials.
Following the debate, lawmakers will vote on the motion, which calls for Vizcarra’s ouster on the grounds of “moral incapacity.” If approved, at least three days have to pass before a final vote.