LIMA - Peru's Congress voted on Thursday in favor of debating the impeachment of President Dina Boluarte, among the world's most unpopular leaders, in a late-night session called hours after political blocs from across the spectrum called for her removal.

Boluarte, 63, is deeply disliked, with approval ratings between 2% and 4%, following accusations she has illicitly profited from her office and is responsible for lethal crackdowns on protests in favor of her predecessor.