Balcazar was sworn in as president shortly after the congressional vote.
His term is set to run through July 28, 2026, in line with the current presidential mandate.
An 83-year-old lawyer by training, Balcazar was first elected to Congress in 2021.
On Tuesday, Congress removed Jose Jeri from his posts as Head of Congress and president of the country.
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Under Peru’s constitution, if the president is temporarily or permanently unable to serve, the first Vice-President assumes office.
If the first vice-president is unavailable, the second vice-president takes over.
Should both vice-presidents be unable to serve, the president of the congress assumes the presidency.
In cases of permanent incapacity, the congressional leader must immediately call for elections.
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