Peru President Says Backlash Over Chinese Businessman Meetings Aims to Derail Elections

Peruvian President Jose Jeri gestures as he testifies before a congressional committee to address undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, a case that has intensified scrutiny over his government's transparency and accountability, in Lima, Peru, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin

By Marco Aquino

Peruvian President Jose Jeri told lawmakers on Wednesday that calls for his removal over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman are an attempt to destabilize his government and disrupt upcoming elections.

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