Peru's Congress has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, hours after a late-night session was called to debate her impeachment, BBC reported.

An overwhelming majority of lawmakers from across the political spectrum approved her ousting on grounds of "permanent moral incapacity".

In an address on national television following the vote, Boluarte questioned the implications it would have on the stability of Peru's democracy.

One of the world's most unpopular leaders, with an approval rating of 2-4%, Boluarte's tenure has been plagued by frequent protests, scandals and investigations, as well as a surge in gang violence, according to BBC.