In Peru, President Dina Boluarte is facing a fifth motion for vacancy presented in Congress, with campaigning for the motion intensifying throughout the reporting window ending at 1:36 AM UTC on October 10th, 2025. Throughout the past three hours, security forces reinforced the Government Palace and Boluarte's residence in Surquillo. Peruvian Congressman Bermejo stated that 116 votes are expected for the vacancy, suggesting Boluarte should resign for the country's benefit. The crisis deepened as two congressmen, Elías Varas and Patricia Chirinos, sent letters to the Ecuadorian ambassador in Peru, urging him not to grant political asylum to President Boluarte. Simultaneously, a lawyer for President Boluarte ruled out any possibility of the president seeking asylum in an embassy. This comes as major parties, including Fuerza Popular and Somos Perú, have announced their support for debating the vacancy motion against Boluarte, with over 90% of the plenary session reportedly demanding the debate. In a separate development, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a significant economic support package for Argentina. Bessent confirmed a direct purchase of Argentine pesos and a currency swap totaling $20 billion with the Central Bank, aimed at supporting President Javier Milei's economic policies. Bessent affirmed that President Trump "will act quickly" to stabilize markets, emphasizing the strategic importance of a strong and free Argentina for the Western Hemisphere's prosperity. Meanwhile, a political dispute erupted in Peru between fugitive far-left party leader Vladimir Cerrón and gay right-wing MP Alejandro Cavero. Cerrón sent a transphobic tweet to Cavero, who responded by challenging Cerrón to a personal confrontation, claiming to possess more courage. President Dina Boluarte was expected to address the nation regarding a probable vacancy or resignation from office around 8:00 PM Lima time on October 9th, as coverage intensified throughout the night.
