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Peru's President Boluarte Investigated for Secret July 2023 Nose Surgery Amid Impeachment Threats

Dec 6, 2024, 12:05 AM

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, with a 3% approval rating, is under investigation by the country's Prosecutor's Office for allegedly abandoning her duties to undergo a secret nose surgery in July 2023. The surgery, which was not disclosed until recently, has sparked controversy and led to discussions about potential impeachment. Boluarte's ex-chief of staff revealed the surgery to a congressional committee, igniting public and political scrutiny. The investigation will explore whether she neglected her responsibilities as head of state. This comes at a time when the Peruvian government has denounced attempts to impeach Boluarte over the surgery.