Removal of Martín Vizcarra facts for kids
The impeachment of Martín Vizcarra was a big event in Peru in 2020. Martín Vizcarra was the president of Peru. Impeachment means a government leader is officially accused of serious wrongdoing and might be removed from office. The Peruvian Congress started the process to remove him on October 8, 2020. They said he had a "permanent moral incapacity," which meant they believed he was not fit to be president.
Some political groups in Congress pushed for the impeachment. They accused President Vizcarra of corruption. On November 9, 2020, Congress voted to remove him. He was found guilty of the accusations.
Vizcarra was replaced by the head of Congress, Manuel Merino, on November 10.
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What is Impeachment?
Impeachment is a way for a country's government to check on its leaders. It is a special process that can remove a president or other high-ranking official from their job. This happens if they are accused of very serious actions. These actions might include breaking laws or not doing their job properly.
In Peru, the Congress can vote to impeach a president. This is a very serious step. It means the Congress believes the president has done something wrong. If enough members of Congress agree, the president can be removed from office.
Why Was President Vizcarra Impeached?
President Vizcarra was accused of corruption. This means he was accused of using his power for personal gain. These accusations were made by members of the Peruvian Congress. They believed his actions were serious enough to remove him from his position.
The Congress decided to start the impeachment process. They needed to investigate the accusations against him. This process is like a trial in some ways. The president gets a chance to defend himself.
The Vote to Remove the President
The vote to impeach President Vizcarra happened on November 9, 2020. Many members of Congress voted to remove him. The final vote was 105 in favor of removing him and 16 against. This was more than enough votes to remove the president.
When the vote was finished, Martín Vizcarra was no longer the president of Peru. This was a very important day for the country. It showed that Congress had the power to remove a president if they believed it was necessary.
What Happened Next?
After President Vizcarra was removed, a new president was needed quickly. The head of the Congress, Manuel Merino, took over as president. He became president on November 10, 2020. This is how the government works when a president is removed. The next person in line takes the job.
Other Presidents Impeached in Peru
Martín Vizcarra was not the first president in Peru to be impeached and removed. He was the third president to face this outcome. The other two presidents were Guillermo Billinghurst in 1914 and Alberto Fujimori in 2000. This shows that impeachment is rare, but it has happened before in Peru's history.
See also
In Spanish: Segundo proceso de vacancia presidencial contra Martín Vizcarra para niños
