Peru prosecutors pursue whiff of scandal over president’s secret nostril job | Peru

The Peruvian president, Dina Boluarte, has appeared earlier than prosecutors to clarify a two-week absence for cosmetic surgery on her nostril that she insists was medical, not beauty.

Boluarte, 62, didn’t appoint a caretaker president for the interval of her absence in July 2023, and stands accused of abandoning her put up.

She appeared earlier than prosecutors investigating the case for 4 hours on Monday, and left with out talking to reporters ready exterior.

Some lawmakers have known as for Boluarte to be faraway from workplace. She had not knowledgeable the general public or delegated her powers to Congress, as decided by regulation.

However her workforce stated she had carried out her duties just about whereas recovering at a clinic in Lima from rhinoplasty for “respiration issues”.

Boluarte has been embroiled in controversy for months.

Prosecutors additionally accuse her of accepting bribes within the type of Rolex watches and jewellery, and she or he is being investigated over the deaths of greater than 50 protesters throughout a crackdown on demonstrations in opposition to her presidency in 2022. She has denied any wrongdoing.

Boluarte took workplace in December of that 12 months, changing the leftwing president Pedro Castillo after he was impeached and imprisoned for unsuccessfully attempting to dissolve Congress.

She had been his vice-president.

Boluarte doesn’t have her personal get together in Congress and has a disapproval ranking of practically 95%. Her time period ends in July 2026.

Peru suffers from power political instability and has had six presidents up to now eight years.