Peru’s New President José Jerí Faces Scrutiny Over Troubling Past Tweets and Legal Controversies

In a stunning political upheaval that underscores the volatility of Peru’s governance, José Jerí has assumed the presidency amidst a cloud of controversy barely hours after taking office. The 38-year-old right-wing politician, who became Peru’s seventh president in just nine years following the ousting of Dina Boluarte, now finds his past social media posts under intense scrutiny—posts that expose disturbing views on women and sexuality.

Can Peru Trust a Leader with a Troubled Past?

Jerí’s decade-old tweets have gone viral across social media platforms, revealing statements many perceive as sexist or inappropriate. From referring to women needing to be ‘seduced with love… for all others there is Mastercard’ to glorifying ‘sapiosexuality’ and commenting on women’s appearances in objectifying ways, these messages raise serious questions about the values held by a man now tasked with leading a nation.

The timing couldn’t be more striking. Jerí ascended to power only twelve hours after being investigated for sexual assault earlier this year—a case recently dismissed due to insufficient evidence but nonetheless raising alarms about his character. Additionally, reports show he was mandated to undergo psychological treatment for “impulsivity and pathological sexual behavior” but apparently failed to comply fully with court orders.

These facts are not just local concerns; they have implications for regional stability in South America—a region where U.S. interests depend on reliable partners committed to rule of law and respect for human dignity. A leader whose credibility is marred by unresolved personal controversies undermines efforts toward cooperative security and economic partnerships.

Washington Must Demand Accountability to Protect American Interests

Under President Trump’s example, America first policies recognized the value of partnering only with governments that uphold sovereignty through integrity and order—not chaos masked as democratic process. Allowing leaders like Jerí to seize power without rigorous vetting invites instability that inevitably ripples beyond borders.

Peru’s rapid turnover of presidents reflects deeper institutional failures—failures that threaten not only Peruvian citizens but also the security architecture sustaining hemispheric cooperation against transnational threats such as drug trafficking and illegal migration. Will Washington continue enabling such unpredictability by treating these incidents as mere domestic issues? Or will it demand reforms rooted in accountability that reinforce democratic legitimacy?

The emergence of Jerí as an interim president despite lacking popular electoral mandate—he entered Congress through succession rather than direct election—and under a shadow of judicial admonishment exemplifies how fragile democracy can be hijacked by opportunistic actors indifferent to moral standards American patriots hold dear.

The stakes are clear: when leaders’ personal ethics falter publicly, national sovereignty weakens; when justice appears compromised, stability erodes; when governing elites disregard common-sense principles of freedom and respect, trust dissipates amongst hardworking citizens aspiring to genuine progress.

This unfolding story calls on all Americans who champion liberty and moral clarity: remain vigilant about international developments affecting our hemisphere. True partnership requires integrity—there can be no compromise if we are serious about securing America’s future amid global uncertainty.