Peru’s President Pushes Back on Impeachment Attempt by Congress
- Government will file a lawsuit Monday to halt proceedings
- Minister said head of congress made contact with military
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Peru President Martin Vizcarra is pushing back on an impeachment attempt, asking the country’s top court to halt the process while accusing the head of congress of involving the military to oust him.
Cabinet chief Walter Martos said the government will file a lawsuit Monday at the Constitutional Court to halt the impeachment proceedings.