Peru’s President Dina Boluarte faces intense scrutiny after the arrest of her brother, Nicanor Boluarte. Authorities accuse him of leading a criminal network influencing government appointments. His arrest sparked an investigation into potential abuse of authority after President Boluarte dissolved the police unit that had been investigating him. Interior Minister Walter Ortiz now faces criticism […]
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