Peruvians, who have been demanding new elections to tackle widespread corruption in their country, welcome President Vizcarra's decision to dissolve congress
Handout picture released by national news service Andina showing Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra announcing the dissolution of the Congress on a televised message to the nation, in Lima, on September 30, 2019. V
Nonetheless, Vizcarra's decision is likely to be widely welcomed by Peruvians who have been clamoring for new congressional elections to replace the majority party, led by a former first daughter and presidential candidate who is now behind bars. Hundreds gathered outside congress Monday night waving Peruvian flags and carrying signs with phrases like, "Get out, corrupt politicians!"
Handout picture released by national news service Andina showing riot police taking position around the Congress building in Lima after Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra announced the dissolution of the Congress, on September 30, 2019. Most recently, Vizcarra chastised lawmakers for rushing to a vote on replacing six of the seven magistrates on the Constitutional Tribunal. The court is expected to decide several important cases in the months ahead, including a habeas corpus request to free Fujimori, who is being held as prosecutors investigate her for allegedly laundering money from Odebrecht.
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