Peruvian President Manuel Merino resigned his post yesterday, after less than a week on the job and in the midst of massive protests. Two protesters were killed this weekend and half the cabinet resigned before Merino followed suit. Nonetheless, Merino defended the ouster of his predecessor Martín Vizcarra by lawmakers, while critics call it a parliamentary coup.
Peruvian president Merino resigns (Nov. 16, 2020)
Peruvian president Merino resigns (Nov. 16…
Peruvian president Merino resigns (Nov. 16, 2020)
Peruvian President Manuel Merino resigned his post yesterday, after less than a week on the job and in the midst of massive protests. Two protesters were killed this weekend and half the cabinet resigned before Merino followed suit. Nonetheless, Merino defended the ouster of his predecessor Martín Vizcarra by lawmakers, while critics call it a parliamentary coup.