On January 13, 2025, Peru's President Dina Boluarte appeared before prosecutors investigating allegations of abandonment of office and failure to perform official duties related to a nasal surgery she did not disclose to her cabinet and Congress in a timely manner.
Boluarte attended a closed-door session with Attorney General Delia Espinoza, lasting over four hours at the prosecutor's office in Lima. This marks the first time Boluarte, who is 62 and a lawyer, has provided testimony since the investigation began in December 2024. The inquiry poses a potential threat of impeachment for the first female president of the South American nation.
The prosecution claims Boluarte failed to inform her ministerial cabinet and Congress about her surgical procedure in July 2023, which is required by Peruvian law when a medical act poses a risk of temporary incapacity to perform presidential duties.
Boluarte publicly confirmed her surgery on December 13, stating it was necessary for her health rather than cosmetic reasons, and asserted that it did not impair her ability to fulfill her presidential responsibilities.
In response to the investigation, her legal team argued that there was no neglect of duty, emphasizing that she was always aware of national matters during her recovery from the brief procedure.
Meanwhile, in Argentina, leaders of the political party La Libertad Avanza (LLA) engaged with youth representatives in Mar del Plata on January 13, 2025. Karina Milei, sister of the president, participated in discussions aimed at exchanging ideas to promote principles of freedom and prosperity in the province.
This meeting is part of a broader initiative by LLA officials to strengthen their party's presence across various provinces, including Misiones, Salta, Neuquén, Córdoba, Chaco, and Corrientes. The focus remains on combating established political elites and fostering a cultural battle to entrench freedom within the nation.