Congress approved the
The initiatives were submitted by lawmakers Ruth Luque, Elias Varas, Jaime Quito, Edward Malaga, Esdras Medina, Edwin Martinez, and Hamlet Echevarria.
The debate was opened by Congresswoman Ruth Luque of Bloque Democratico Popular (Popular Democratic Bloc), who presented the first motion.
Among the grounds cited for the censure, she referred to "possible influence peddling and clandestine meetings," which she described as an "absolutely irregular situation incompatible with the office held today by the person in charge of the Presidency of the Republic."
The vote was conducted by raising hands. The admission for debate of the first motion was approved with 71 votes in favor, 18 against, and four abstentions.
The number of lawmakers eligible to vote is 115; therefore, a majority is defined as 58 votes.
The second motion was introduced by lawmaker Elías Varas of Juntos por el Peru - Voces del Pueblo - Bloque Magisterial (Together for Peru – Voices of the People – Magisterial Bloc).
He argued that the office of President of the Republic requires "irreproachable public conduct, absolute transparency, and accountability to the people."
In that context, he said that meetings held off the official agenda "undermine public trust and damage Parliament’s image."
The second motion was admitted for debate with 69 lawmakers in favor, 26 against, and zero abstentions.
Likewise, the third motion—introduced by Jaime Quito—was approved with 73 lawmakers in favor, 25 against, and zero abstentions.
As part of the statement of grounds, Congressman Jaime Quito of Bancada Socialista (Socialist Group) said that Jose Jeri is unfit for the post due to several instances of "functional misconduct."
He indicated that the current President "irregularly manages the hiring of staff by favoring close friends who stay overnight at the Government Palace and later benefit from exclusive contracts."
Congressman Edward Malaga introduced the fourth censure motion, which was approved with 76 votes in favor, 19 against, and zero abstentions.
Malaga argued that this motion should be admitted due to President Jeri's "misconduct, infractions, and possible crimes," which the legislator described as "extremely serious and therefore warranting political oversight at the highest level."
Among the misconduct cited, Malaga highlighted "visits to a chifa restaurant and open prosecutorial files for illegal representation and influence peddling."
Furthermore, Malaga questioned Jeri's performance as a lawmaker and as chairman of Congress.
Similarly, the fifth motion submitted was approved with 78 votes in favor, 23 against, and zero abstentions.
In this regard, Congressman Esdras Medina, representing Renovacion Popular (Popular Renewal), called for a censure motion against Jeri for serious functional misconduct.
Among the reasons cited, Medina referred to "clandestine meetings with private businesspeople linked to the State" and to "irregular and improper visits to the Government Palace, evidenced by the presence of more than 10 women at times unrelated to public duties, who were later hired by the Executive Branch."
The sixth censure motion was approved with 74 votes in favor, 21 against, and one abstention.
Congressman Edwin Martinez of Accion Popular (Popular Action) argued that President Jeri's conduct "constitutes an intolerable affront to the constitutional order and public morality."
Martinez added that Jeri committed a violation by "allowing a State hiring process without the mandatory public tender required to guarantee transparency and the greatest benefit to the national treasury."
He also questioned the alleged illegal concession of the Port of Matarani, Arequipa region.
Lastly, the seventh censure motion was approved with 72 votes in favor, 23 against, and zero abstentions.
The final motion was presented by Congressman Hamlet Echeverria.
He accused President Jeri of exercising power "in a clandestine manner, through secret meetings, hidden agendas, nighttime encounters with businesspeople, and contradictory accounts presented to public opinion."
Thus, all the censure motions filed against President Jose Jeri were admitted for debate, and a proposal was put forward to consolidate the seven motions for joint consideration.
After the final vote concluded, Congresswoman Ana Zegarra of Somos Peru (We Are Peru) took the floor and proposed a point of order to determine whether it would be appropriate to pursue a vacancy or a censure against Jeri.
Among the arguments raised, she noted that the accusations against Jeri concern his actions as President of the Republic; however, the motion seeks his censure as chairman of Congress. As a result, the request was put to a vote.