Francisco Sagasti has been sworn in as Peru's new interim president - the country's third head of state in under a week. The 76-year-old engineer and academic will lead Peru until the presidential election next year.
Last week, President Martín Vizcarra was impeached over bribery allegations, which he denies - a move that sparked protests across the country. At least two people were killed and many were injured in the protests.
President Sagasti was elected leader after securing the minimum 60 votes required. He belongs to the only party that voted against the impeachment of Mr Vizcarra last week.
In an address to Congress, President Sagasti asked for "forgiveness on behalf of the state" from the families of those killed during demonstrations.
"We cannot bring these young people back to life," he added. "It is absolutely necessary to remain calm, but do not confuse this with passivity, conformity, or resignation".
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