Peru’s congress approved a constitutional reform to hold early presidential elections in a second bid to alleviate a political crisis that’s seen widespread unrest since former President Pedro Castillo was removed from office Dec. 7
Congress initially voted on the proposal Friday, but the single-chamber parliament failed to reach the necessary threshold. Lawmakers approved re-evaluating the proposal earlier Tuesday and later in the day, 93 lawmakers voted in favor of holding early elections with 30 voting against and one abstaining.
The government declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency last week in an attempt to restore order, clear roads and reopen highways. At least 26 people have died in clashes with police.