Peru has a new leader. His name is Jose Maria Balcazar. He is a former judge. He is also a lawmaker. He is the ninth president in ten years. This shows problems in the country.
The old president, José Jerí, is gone. He was removed from his job. This happened fast. A scandal called "Chifagate" was big. Videos showed Jerí meeting businessmen. These meetings were secret. People did not like this.
Now, Peru will have elections in April. The "Chifagate" scandal made groups unhappy. Prosecutors are looking into the secret meetings. They want to know about influence. A businessman is also being checked. He may be part of a bad business.
Removing Jerí was very quick. Many lawmakers voted him out. Then they chose Balcazar. Politics in Peru is divided.
Balcazar will be president for a short time. He will help until July. This fast change shows Peru's problems. The country has many government challenges.