(CNN) Peru's interim president Manuel Merino resigned Sunday, after being in office for only five days. His decision followed nearly a week of violent protests in the country following the impeachment of former President Martin Vizcarra. Merino was the President of Congress until being appointed interim president after Congress impeached former President Martin Vizcarra over corruption allegations on Monday. Protesters against the removal of President Martin Vizcarra march with a giant national flag as they gather in front of Palacio de Justicia on November 14, 2020 in Lima, Peru. Peru's Office of Ombudsman has been monitoring the protests and called to stop the use of tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters on social media.

Source: CNN November 15, 2020 21:45 UTC