Peruvian Prime Minister resigns after corruption allegations
- March 6, 2024
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He Prime Minister of Peru Alberto Otarola I’m over it to the position following the broadcast of an audio recording in which he allegedly irregularly favored an employment
He Prime Minister of Peru Alberto Otarola I’m over it to the position following the broadcast of an audio recording in which he allegedly irregularly favored an employment contract with his former partner.
Near another political scandal to hit the Andean country.
“I have decided to resign as chairman of the Council of Ministers,” Otarola said in a press statement in which he did not respond to questions.
The outgoing prime minister added that he took the decision to “give peace of mind” to the government of President Dina Boluarte.
“I have no doubt that Mr. Martin Vizcarra is behind all this,” he stressed, before indicating that he is available to “all investigations” that have been launched in this case, as he denies any involvement corruption.
With the departure of Otarola The remaining 18 cabinet ministers must also resign. according to the local political constitution.
The country’s president, Dina Boluarte, can approve or renew her entire team. (EFE and Reuters)
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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