First impeachment of Martín Vizcarra
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The impeachment process against Martín Vizcarra began in the Congress of Peru on 11 September 2020 when Congress initiated proceedings against Vizcarra on grounds of "moral incapacity", accusing him of influence peddling after audio recordings were released by an opposition legislator alleging that Vizcarra's political decisions were swayed by an obscure singer.
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First impeachment of Martín Vizcarra | |
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Accused | Martín Vizcarra, president of Peru |
Proponents | Manuel Merino, president of the Congress of Peru |
Date | September 11, 2020 (2020-09-11) to September 18, 2020 (2020-09-18) |
Outcome | Acquitted by Congress, remains in office |
Charges | Adopted: "moral incapacity" under Article 113 § 2 of the Constitution of Peru |
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Vizcarra was impeached on 11 September 2020. He was eventually acquitted by Congress on 18 September 2020.