Peru has descended into complete political chaos after its Congress voted Tuesday to impeach and remove President José Jerí, making him the nation's eighth president to be ousted or resign in just 10 years – a staggering display of governmental dysfunction that should serve as a warning to Americans about the dangers of political instability.
The removal came just five months before Jerí's term was set to end and merely two months before Peru's scheduled presidential election, which Jerí wasn't even running in. This breathtaking display of political theater highlights how quickly democracies can spiral into complete dysfunction when institutions fail.
A Nation in Freefall
Peru's revolving door of leadership reads like a political nightmare: since 2016, the South American nation has burned through presidents faster than a Biden administration spokesperson trying to explain away another crisis. Presidents have been impeached, arrested on corruption charges, committed suicide to avoid prosecution, and resigned in disgrace.
While mainstream media treats this as just another international news story, patriots should pay attention. This is what happens when political establishments prioritize power games over governing, when corruption becomes normalized, and when institutions lose all credibility with the people.
"Peru's political class has completely abandoned any pretense of serving their citizens," said one political analyst familiar with South American politics. "This is institutional collapse in real time."
The contrast with President Trump's strong leadership couldn't be starker. While Peru cycles through presidents like a broken carnival ride, America finally has stability and decisive leadership focused on putting America First rather than playing political games.
Lessons for America
Peru's collapse should remind every American why we fought so hard to drain the swamp and restore constitutional government. When political establishments become more interested in destroying their opponents than serving their people, this is the inevitable result.
As President Trump continues implementing his America First agenda with a united Republican government, Peru serves as a perfect example of what happens when nations lack strong, principled leadership focused on results rather than political theater.
How long before other nations follow Peru's path into political chaos? And shouldn't Americans be grateful we finally have a president who puts country over politics?