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Leftist who defended child marriage elected as Peru’s interim president
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Summary: José María Balcázar replaces José Jerí as Peru's interim president amid controversy over child marriage.
WHO: José María Balcázar
WHAT: Elected as interim president
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 9:57 AM ET
WHERE: Peru
WHY: To replace José Jerí after a scandal
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