Treason Accusations Rock Peru as Boluarte Faces Backlash Over High Seas Treaty

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte is facing a formal accusation of treason following her recent signing of the High Seas Treaty during the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. Journalist Alfredo Vignolo filed the complaint with the country's national prosecutor's office, arguing that the treaty's provisions undermine Peru's maritime sovereignty, specifically contradicting Article 54 of the Peruvian Constitution. Vignolo stated, "This treaty directly affects our national maritime sovereignty and clashes with our constitutional rights." Adding to the controversy, several major Peruvian business organizations, including the National Society of Industries and the National Society of Fisheries, released a joint statement expressing their concern that the treaty could lead to a loss of control over the sustainable use of Peruvian fishing resources. The situation highlights a growing political debate within Peru regarding the treaty's implications for the nation's future.