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Breaking: Peru’s President resigns after protests against his rule

November 15, 2020

Peru — Manuel Merino

Peru’s President Manuel Merino resigned Sunday, just five days after taking office, sparking celebrations in the capital Lima following street protests against him and the ousting of his popular predecessor.

“I want to let the whole country know that I’m resigning,” Merino said in a televised address, a day after a police crackdown on protesters left at least two people dead.

back link building services=0></a></div><p>Merino, 59, resigned shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) or face censure.</p><p>Congress is expected to appoint a new president — the South American country’s third in a week — in a new session called for 6:00 pm.</p><h2>ALSO READ: <span><a href=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/president-manuel-merino-faces-calls-to-resign-after-three-protesters-killed/ >Peru’s President faces calls to resign after three protesters killed</a></span><br/></h2><p>Thousands have taken to the streets in days of protests against Merino following the ouster of his predecessor Martin Vizcarra, who was impeached on corruption allegations on Monday.</p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'> <a href=https://www.adhang.com/guest-posting-services/ ><img class=lazy src=

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