Peru President Accuses Head of Congress of Plot to Oust Him
- Vizcarra says top lawmaker contacted military, planned cabinet
- Lawmakers may still ouster finance minister amid virus crisis
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Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra accused the head of congress of plotting his removal from power, going on the offensive after a push to impeach him lost the support of key opposition figures.
Congress chief Manuel Merino, first in line to replace Vizcarra, made contact with military commanders and planned out a cabinet to assume government, the president said in a televised speech on Monday.