Peru: President Kuczynski survives impeachment vote /update 4

Event

President Pablo Kuczynski survived an attempt by congress to remove him from office on Thursday, December 21. However, the opposition has vowed to continue to investigate the president over allegations that he had accepted bribes from the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht for the procurement of public contracts.

Sociopolitical tensions remain high and protests to demand the departure of Kuczynski as well as other politicians accused of corruption are likely to continue in the coming days and weeks, notably in the cities of Lima and Cusco. Clashes and other incidents of violence during protests cannot be ruled out. Demonstrations in support of Kuczynski are also possible.

Context

Ongoing investigations into the Odebrecht scandal have uncovered a widespread network of government officials bribed to secure contracts, implicating high-ranking politicians across Latin America.

Advice

Individuals in Peru are advised to stay informed of the evolving sociopolitical climate in the coming weeks and to avoid all protests as a precaution.