On October 10, 2025, Peru's Congress voted to initiate an impeachment trial against President Dina Boluarte, driven by increasing public anger over crime. This decision followed a shooting incident at a concert that injured five people, intensifying concerns about safety in the country. Lawmakers accepted four requests for impeachment, surpassing the necessary votes to proceed. Boluarte, who has been in office since December 2022, has faced criticism for her government's inability to control rising crime rates, including a notable increase in homicides and extortion. During a military ceremony, she attributed some of the crime issues to illegal immigration, claiming past administrations failed to address the problem. The impeachment process will require 87 votes for Boluarte's removal, and she has been summoned to defend herself before Congress.