Peruvian President Dina Boluarte Under Investigation: Secret Meetings and Alleged Favors

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte Faces New Investigation: Secret Meetings and Alleged Political Favors Peru is embroiled in a new political scandal, as President Dina Boluarte is the subject of a fresh investigation. The probe, initiated by the Public Ministry, centers on allegations of secret meetings between Boluarte and individuals closely associated with former prosecutor Patricia Benavides. These meetings allegedly involved discussions of political favors and potential attempts to influence ongoing investigations. Documents obtained exclusively by the investigative journalism program Cuarto Poder, and featured in a report by América Noticias, reveal details of these clandestine encounters. The documents detail three key areas of investigation into potential illicit activities. One line of inquiry focuses on alleged acts of concealment and illegal patronage benefiting Grika Asayag, a former assistant to the president. Another investigates the removal of the head of SUNAT (Peruvian tax authority) in exchange for the closure of investigations against President Boluarte and her brother, Nicóanor Boluarte. A third part examines the appointment of a diplomatic advisor to the Public Ministry in exchange for the closure of investigations against former Prime Minister Alberto Otárola. "This information has been provided in the context of a collaboration process," states the report's narrator, referring to the testimony of Jaime Villanueva, a key witness in the case. Villanueva's testimony and the documents provide crucial corroborating evidence for the investigation. The investigation underscores the need for transparency and accountability in Peruvian politics. The release of these documents and the ongoing investigation promise to shed light on the alleged dealings and their potential impact on the country.