In Lima, Peru, the congressional debate over President Dina Boluarte's fifth vacancy motion intensified in the early hours of October 10th, 2025, with signatories accusing her of incompatible negotiation and abandoning her post for personal reasons. The accusations, detailed in a message received at 1:56 AM UTC, also question her performance in security and governance. Throughout the reporting window ending at 2:06 AM UTC, political maneuvering continued surrounding the motion, which was campaigning for support in Congress in the preceding hours. Earlier, Congressman Bermejo had stated that 116 votes were expected for the vacancy, urging Boluarte to resign. Further complicating the situation, two congressmen had sent letters to the Ecuadorian ambassador urging against granting asylum to Boluarte, a move her lawyer dismissed as impossible. Major parties like Fuerza Popular and Somos Perú had announced their support for debating the vacancy motion, with a significant majority of the plenary session reportedly demanding the debate. In a separate but related development, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a $20 billion economic support package for Argentina, including direct peso purchases and a currency swap with the Central Bank, aimed at bolstering President Javier Milei's economic policies. Bessent affirmed President Trump's commitment to market stabilization, highlighting Argentina's strategic importance. Additionally, a political dispute unfolded between fugitive party leader Vladimir Cerrón and MP Alejandro Cavero, stemming from a transphobic tweet. Cavero responded by challenging Cerrón to a personal confrontation. President Boluarte was expected to address the nation regarding her potential vacancy or resignation around 8:00 PM Lima time on October 9th.
