Peru’s president has been ousted after being censured by Congress, marking the country’s eighth change of leader in nearly a decade of political instability.

José María Balcázar is chosen by Congress after his predecessor was ousted over graft allegations, which he denies.

Peru’s Congress has ousted interim President José Jerí, deepening the country’s political churn just before the April election.

Almost immediately, Jose Maria Balcazar’s appointment was denounced by Peruvians, with no guarantee he will remain in office until July 28, when a new president takes over after April elections.

Peru's Congress has ousted interim President José Jerí just four months after he took office for failing to disclose meetings with Chinese businessmen. The scandal unfolded last month after videos emerged of Jerí meeting several times outside his official schedule with businessman Zhihua Yang, who was under government scrutiny.

Peru’s Congress voted to impeach interim President José Jerí just four months after he took office.

José María Balcázar is tasked with ensuring a smooth government transition on July 28, an expert writes.

Peruvian prosecutors said Friday they had begun investigating interim president Jose Jeri on suspicion of influence peddling over his role in the irregular hiring of nine women in his