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Peruvian lawmakers began impeachment proceedings against President Dina Boluarte on October 10, 2025, following a Lima concert shooting and rising crime rates.
Peruvian lawmakers voted on October 10, 2025, to begin an impeachment trial for President Dina Boluarte, following a concert shooting in Lima that injured five and intensified public anger over rising crime.
Four separate impeachment requests passed, surpassing the 56-vote threshold, with nearly all political factions supporting the move.
The trial requires 87 votes for removal, reflecting deep dissatisfaction with her administration's handling of violence, insecurity, and corruption.
Official data shows a record 6,041 homicides from January to mid-August, the highest since 2017, and a 28% surge in extortion complaints.
Boluarte, whose approval ratings remain near historic lows, has blamed illegal immigration for crime, a claim criticized by some lawmakers.
The vote marks a major escalation in a prolonged political crisis, as she faces her ninth impeachment attempt.
Los legisladores peruanos comenzaron los procedimientos de destitución contra la presidenta Dina Boluarte el 10 de octubre de 2025, después de un tiroteo en un concierto de Lima y el aumento de las tasas de criminalidad.