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LatinNews Daily - 19 February 2026
PERU: Left-wing president elected by congress
On 18 February Peru’s congress elected the left-wing José María Balcázar as the country’s new president, replacing José Jerí (2025-2026) who was impeached the previous day.
- PERU: Left-wing president elected by congress
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