Peru's President Faces Standoff With Congress

Peru's president wants the opposition-dominated Congress to hold a special session this week to debate his proposed anti-corruption measures.  President Martin Vizcarra made the announcement Sunday night in a televised speech, calling on Peru's Congress to give his Cabinet a vote of confidence.  If the lawmakers instead give a no-confidence vote, Vizcarra will then be empowered by Peru's constitution to dissolve Congress.  Analysts say, however, the...

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