“I want to let the whole country know that I’m resigning,” Merino said in a televised address, a day after a police crackdown on protesters left at least two people dead.
Merino, 59, resigned shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) or face censure. Peru Congress is expected to appoint a new president soon.
Thousands of Peruvians took to the streets in days of protests against Merino following the ouster of his predecessor Martin Vizcarra, who was impeached on allegations of corruption on Monday.
Congress’ ultimatum came after the health ministry said two protesters were killed on Saturday during a massive and peaceful march in Lima, which was repressed by police firing shotgun pellets and tear gas..
Merino, 59, resigned shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6:00 pm (2300 GMT) or face censure. Peru Congress is expected to appoint a new president soon.
Thousands of Peruvians took to the streets in days of protests against Merino following the ouster of his predecessor Martin Vizcarra, who was impeached on allegations of corruption on Monday.
Congress’ ultimatum came after the health ministry said two protesters were killed on Saturday during a massive and peaceful march in Lima, which was repressed by police firing shotgun pellets and tear gas..
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