Peru Prez says to leave office, won’t challenge removal vote

Lima, Nov 10 : Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has said that he will not challenge the Congress’ impeachment decision and will “leave the presidential palace”.
Vizcarra made the remarks in a speech on Monday night following a vote by the Congress to impeach him over bribery allegations, Xinhua news agency reported.
“I declare that without agreeing with the decision, today I will leave the presidential palace and go to my home,” he said.
“History and the Peruvian people will judge the decisions that each one of us makes,” the 57-year-old added.
The opposition’s motion to impeach Vizcarra was backed by 105 of Peru’s 130 lawmakers, more than the 87 votes required for removal.
This was the second attempt to impeach Vizcarra in just two months.