Peru's new president Jose Jeri, who vaulted into power late on Thursday after the sudden impeachment of his predecessor, is one of the youngest heads of state globally - and one who has already had a bumpy ride on his way to the top.

Peru's Congress voted early Friday to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office as a crime wave grips the South American nation.

In a matter of hours, Peru impeached one of the world's most unpopular presidents, Dina Boluarte, and appointed its seventh leader in nine years.Unlike the impeachment of her left-wing predecessor, Pedro Castillo,

Peru’s congress has voted to impeach president Dina Boluarte hours after a shooting at a concert in Lima. Ms Boluarte’s term has been marked by protests and accusations of failing to stem crime. The shooting in the capital provoked anger over a wave of violence linked to extortion rackets.

Peru’s 4-2 loss to Brazil in the South American World Cup qualifiers was tainted by the referee’s "gross errors" and should be reviewed and corrected, Peruvian president Martin Vizcarra said on Wednesday.