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Peru president Dina Boluarte under pressure amid ‘Rolexgate’ scandal

President under investigation over allegedly owning jewellery worth $500,000 despite earning a monthly salary of $3,320

The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2024

Rolexgate: Six Peruvian ministers resign as lawmakers submit bid to remove president from office

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte replaced six ministers after they resigned as her government is rocked by a political crisis fueled by an alleged illicit enrichment scandal involving luxury watches.

France 24 · Apr 2, 2024

Government agents raid Peruvian President Boluarte's residence

Peruvian president Dina Boluarte is being investigated for allegedly acquiring an undisclosed collection of luxury watches since becoming vice president in 2021, and then president in 2022.

WEKU · Mar 31, 2024

Fed-up Voters Put Latin American Leaders On Thin Ice

Latin American governments are learning not to get too comfortable in office, as disgruntled voters repeatedly topple incumbents, often in favor of outsiders or inexperienced politicians.

International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023

Argentina's Milei no 'Trump of the Pampas', analysts say

A showman, like Trump, Milei first grabbed public attention via appearances as a television panelist, where he would rant about the government's failures, with little concern for political correctness.

Latin Times · Nov 24, 2023

Argentina's Milei No 'Trump Of The Pampas', Analysts Say

They are both abrasive, have a penchant for insults and vulgarity, and boast an untamed mop of hair.

International Business Times · Nov 23, 2023

All the prison's presidents: Peru's special jail for ex-leaders is all full up

In Peru, so many former leaders have been accused of crimes that the country has designated a small prison specifically to house them. It's a symbol of corruption, but also of political dysfunction.

WEKU · Jul 9, 2023

Peru’s President Boluarte says she’ll remain in power until 2026

Peru’s President Dina Boluarte plans to stay in power until 2026, she said in her first explicit statement on the issue since congress rejected her proposal to bring elections forward to this year.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

Jude Bellingham makes pitch-perfect start to epic adventure at Real Madrid

On first impressions, £88.5m signing has the charisma and self-assurance to be an instant hit at the Bernabéu

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023

Here's one route where immigration has slowed since Biden's new U.S. border rules

A popular immigration passageway saw a drop right when the U.S. passed new rules imposing criminal prosecution and requiring proof an asylum-seeker was previously denied in another country.

WEKU · Jun 9, 2023