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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Peruvian President Denies Rolexgate Scandal Amid Impeachment Attempt"

Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, has dismissed an investigation into her use of luxury watches as a "smoke-screen", denying wrongdoing and claiming the items were loaned to her. The scandal, known as Rolexgate, has embroiled her government in a political crisis and forced her to reshuffle her cabinet. Boluarte faces allegations of illicit enrichment and a separate investigation over her role in the killings of 49 people during protests. She blamed her lawyer for advising her not to address the country earlier and called on prosecutors to be more professional, dismissing the investigation as a "lie" and a "smoke-screen".

via The Guardian|

#corruption-allegations #investigation #peru

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Peruvian President Faces Intense Scrutiny in Rolexgate Probe"

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte was interrogated by prosecutors for five hours amid an expanding probe into allegations of illicit enrichment and failure to declare assets, including luxury watches and jewelry. The unfolding scandal, dubbed "Rolexgate," has sparked protests and scuffles in Lima, with Boluarte's popularity at an all-time low. Despite the investigation, analysts believe she is unlikely to face consequences in the short term due to legal and political constraints, and her alliance with congressional leaders.

via AOL|

#corruption-probe #peru #political-turmoil

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Peruvian President Faces Intense Scrutiny in Rolexgate Probe"

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte was interrogated by prosecutors for five hours amid an expanding probe into allegations of illicit enrichment and failure to declare assets, including luxury watches and jewelry. The unfolding scandal, dubbed "Rolexgate," has sparked protests and further eroded Boluarte's already low popularity. Despite the investigation, analysts believe she is unlikely to face immediate consequences due to legal and political constraints, and her alliance with congressional leaders is expected to keep her in office until 2026.

via AOL|

#corruption-probe #peru #political-turmoil

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Peru's President Replaces Ministers Amid Jewelry Scandal and Police Raid"

Peru's President Dina Boluarte replaced six ministers after they resigned amid a political scandal involving luxury watches, with police raiding her home and office in search of evidence related to the high-end Rolex watches. Boluarte, who denies any wrongdoing, faced resignations from key ministers who voiced support for her, while the prime minister aims to secure a vote of support from the opposition-controlled Congress. This adds to the political volatility in Peru, which has seen six presidents in as many years.

via Reuters Canada|

#minister-resignations #peru #political-scandal

americas1 year ago•2 min saved

"Peruvian President's Home Raided in Rolex Scandal"

Police and prosecutors in Peru raided President Dina Boluarte's home and the presidential palace as part of an investigation into her alleged unlawful enrichment, prompted by reports of her wearing Rolex watches and a $50,000 bracelet. Boluarte had failed to appear for a scheduled appointment with prosecutors and refused to allow them into her house to execute a search warrant. The investigation stems from suspicions of her violating the country's laws against unlawful enrichment and failing to declare assets, as elected authorities in Peru are required to report assets worth more than 10,300 soles and disclose gifts received from third parties.

via The New York Times|

#americas #asset-disclosure-laws #peru

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Peru President Boluarte Sparks Controversy with Power Expansion Proposal

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte called for a "great national reconciliation" in the midst of ongoing protests, while also requesting an extension of legislative powers to the executive branch for 120 days to address crime and other issues. Boluarte's administration has faced intense protest since taking office, with calls for her resignation and early elections. Security forces have responded with force, resulting in over 60 deaths. Boluarte apologized to the families of protesters and police killed and proposed policy measures, including infrastructure investments and the possibility of returning to a bicameral Congress. However, her proposals face skepticism due to financial constraints and political instability in Peru.

via Al Jazeera English|

#legislative-powers #peru #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Peru's Boluarte Faces Protests: Democracy at Risk?"

Residents of Peru's mining areas are expected to support protests against President Dina Boluarte's government, which she has denounced as a "threat to democracy." Communities along Peru's main mining corridor have voiced their backing for the demonstrations, which call for the release of former President Pedro Castillo, Boluarte's resignation, the closure of Congress, and a new constitution. The government has warned of a "legitimate use of force" in response to the protests, and has placed the military along the mining corridor to block them.

via Reuters Canada|

#democracy #mining #peru

human-rights2 years ago•1 min saved

Rights group warns of potential 'massacre' in Peru protests.

Peru's security forces committed alarming human rights violations during anti-government protests last December, according to a report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). The response to demonstrators could be classified as a massacre, with more than 60 people dying in clashes with police and soldiers. President Dina Boluarte, who replaced Castillo, later on Wednesday dismissed the group's conclusions. The IACHR report follows a Human Rights Watch publication, which concluded that Peru's security forces were responsible for protest deaths.

via Reuters|

#anti-government-protests #human-rights #human-rights-violations

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Peruvian Presidents Under Investigation for Money Laundering

Peruvian prosecutors are investigating President Dina Boluarte and former president Pedro Castillo for alleged money laundering as part of a criminal organization, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged campaign finance crimes committed during Peru's 2021 presidential race. Castillo was removed from office in December after attempting to dissolve Congress before an impeachment vote. Boluarte denied receiving illegal campaign contributions and said corruption accusations were a "political maneuver" seeking to undermine her government.

via Reuters Canada|

#campaign-finance-crimes #former-president-pedro-castillo #money-laundering