LIMA - Peru's President Manuel Merino resigned Sunday , just five days after taking office, sparking celebrations in the capital Lima following street protests against him and the ousting of his popular predecessor.
Merino, 59, resigned shortly after a crisis session of Congress called on him to quit power before 6pm or face censure. Thousands have taken to the streets in days of protests against Merino following the ouster of his predecessor Martin Vizcarra, who was impeached on corruption allegations on Monday.
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