Palace Visitor Logs Reveal Suspicious Ties to Peru's Interior Ministry

The Presidential Palace in Lima, Peru, is at the center of a new investigation into potential conflicts of interest. América Noticias gained exclusive access to visitor logs for the Office of Intergovernmental Monitoring, headed by Juan José Santivañez. The logs reveal a striking pattern: 61 of the 88 visits in 39 days were from individuals linked to the Ministry of the Interior. This includes multiple visits from the current Minister of the Interior, Carlos Malave Odias. "Many of the visits are related to the Interior sector," Santivañez stated in an interview, adding that he meets with representatives from various sectors. However, the sheer number of visits from the Ministry of the Interior raises concerns about transparency and potential undue influence. The report also details visits from high-ranking police officials, further emphasizing the close ties between Santivañez's office and the Ministry. One such visit, on May 14th, involved Erick Fernando Caso Giraldo, who was appointed Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior just one day later. This raises questions about the nature of these meetings and the potential for favoritism. The investigation underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in government.