New Peru president appears with military to cement power

10/12/2022 7:32

        Peru's first female president appeared in a military ceremony on national television on Friday in her first official event as head of state, an attempt to cement her hold on power and buck the national trend of early presidential departures.
        
        In an indication of continued political rancor, some politicians already were calling for early elections, and more protests were planned.
        
        Dina Boluarte was elevated from vice president to replace ousted leftist Pedro Castillo as the country's leader Wednesday. She has said she should be allowed to hold the office for the remaining 3 1/2 years of his term.