Peru's President in Hot Water Over Secret Meetings

Peru's President Jose Jeri is in deep trouble. He met with a Chinese businessman twice without telling anyone. This has sparked a big debate in the country. People are questioning his honesty and whether he broke any rules.

The Secret Meetings

Jeri met with Zhihua Yang, a businessman who owns shops and has an energy project, on December 26 and January 6. These meetings were not part of his official schedule. In Peru, it's usual for the president to share his meetings publicly. But Jeri didn't do that. This has made people suspicious.

First Meeting: A Friendly Chat?

The first meeting was at a Chinese restaurant in Lima. Jeri later apologized, saying it was a mistake. He claimed it was just a friendly chat about celebrating Peruvian-Chinese friendship. But then, another meeting came to light.

Second Meeting: Illegal Business Dealings

It was revealed that Yang's business had been suspended for selling illegal products. This raised more questions about Jeri's intentions.

Political Fallout

Opposition lawmakers are not happy. They want to start impeachment proceedings against Jeri. His popularity has dropped to 44%, but he still has many supporters. Political experts think it's unlikely he will be removed. Many lawmakers are focused on the upcoming elections and want to keep things stable.

Peru's Political Chaos

Peru has had a lot of political drama lately. Since 2018, the country has had seven different presidents. Each one left office due to resignations or dismissions. This latest scandal adds to the ongoing chaos.