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Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 12:34 AM ET
Summary: Balcazar will serve as interim president until the new executive is sworn in after April's elections.
WHO: Jose Maria Balcazar
WHAT: Appointed as interim president
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
WHERE: Peru
WHY: To lead until a new executive is elected
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