Peru's interim president resigns after deadly clashes between police and protesters

What he's saying: Merino told viewers in a televised address that he had "acted within the law" by being sworn into office on Tuesday, AP reports.

• “I present my irrevocable resignation,” Merino said, per the Wall Street Journal. “It is time for peace and unity.”

Catch up quick: Lawmakers voted to impeach and remove President Martín Vizcarra from office following corruption allegations and criticism of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Human rights groups report that the whereabouts of 41 people who participated in the demonstrations are unknown, and at least 112 people were injured.
• Peru's acting head of Congress, Luis Valdez, called for Merino to resign over the unrest, Bloomberg notes.

What to watch: It is not yet clear who will take over Peru's presidency, although some politicians and protesters have called for one of the 19 lawmakers that voted against ousting Vizcarra to take over the role, the WSJ reports.