LIMA—Peruvian President Jose Jeri is facing a preliminary investigation by the country’s prosecutor as Congress looks to begin impeachment proceedings, after his recent meetings with a Chinese businessman outside of his official agenda erupted into a fresh political scandal.
Jeri, who assumed power in October after the expulsion of former President Dina Boluarte, said on Monday night he would make himself available to the prosecutor’s office and the congressional oversight committee to “provide statements and clarifications” on the matter, according to the president’s press office.
