Peru’s interim president has resigned, a day after two people died during protests against his government.
Manuel Merino, former speaker of Congress held the post less than a week. He replaced President Martín Vizcarra after he was impeached over bribery allegations, which he denies.
Senior politicians called for Mr Merino’s resignation after a violent crackdown on demonstrations against him.
Twelve ministers from his recently appointed cabinet resigned earlier in protest against police brutality and his handling of the crisis.
Congress failed to agree on a replacement for Mr Merino when it met , rejecting a team led by Rocío Silva Santisteban, a writer and former human rights activist.
