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Peru's Legislature Swears In Francisco Sagasti as New President
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1:20Now PlayingPeruvians watched in hope as the nation’s third president in just over a week was sworn into office Tuesday promising to restore trust in government after the worst constitutional crisis in two decades.
Francisco Sagasti donned the red and white presidential sash and in his first words to the nation paid homage to two young men who died during protests.
In Lima, many were cautiously optimistic the elder statesman could steer the country back to stability.
But Sagasti has a steep road ahead in healing Peruvians’ deep mistrust in government and working with Congress, which has pushed out two presidents in four years.
Peru plunged into turmoil last week when Congress voted to oust popular ex-President Martín Vizcarra. Protesters filled the streets, decrying the move as a parliamentary coup.
Legislators swore in a little-known politician and rice farmer as the country’s interim leader.
But he resigned five days later after most of his Cabinet resigned and the demonstrations turned violent.
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