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President Vizcarra arrives at Congress in Lima ahead of an impeachment vote that threatens to see him removed from office after little more than eight months. IMAGES
Peruvian president Dina Boluarte arrives at Congress in Lima to delivers her government report as people protest outside to demand her resignation. IMAGES
Peruvian Congress leader Manuel Merino arrives for his swearing in ceremony as he prepares to take over the presidential functions until the end of the current term in July 2021, following the impeachment of Martin Vizcarra. Merino, 59, will be sworn in at a special session of Congress, becoming Peru's third president since 2016. IMAGES
The US Senate acquits President Donald Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress following a historic two-week trial. The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit Trump of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress. SOUNDBITE
Peruvian Congress accepts Pedro Pablo Kuczynski's resignation. IMAGES