Peru's Congress ousts president after four months in office

Peru's Congress has ousted President Pedro Castillo after he attempted to dissolve the legislature and rule by decree, a move seen as an attempt to avoid a no-confidence vote. Castillo, who had been in office for just four months, was replaced by his former vice president, Dina Boluarte. This is the third consecutive president to be removed from office in Peru, and the country has seen seven different leaders since 2016. The political instability has been fueled by deep divisions within the Peruvian government and society, as well as a lack of consensus on key issues. The decision to remove Castillo from office came after he announced the dissolution of Congress and the formation of an emergency government, a move that was widely condemned as a coup attempt. Boluarte, who was sworn in as the new president, has called for a period of national unity and has pledged to work towards political and economic stability in the country.