The inclusion of Nicanor Boluarte in the list of the most wanted would fall mainly on the Ministry of the Interior, headed by Juan José Santiváñez. The Prosecutor’s Office maintains that there is sufficient evidence for his capture, but experts warn that the pending appeal could complicate the process and delay a final decision. Furthermore, they point out that both the Crime Rewards Evaluating Commission like him Vice-Ministerial Office of Internal Order could theoretically influence said enlistment.
Legal and political obstacles
According to the statements obtained, The incorporation of Nicanor Boluarte in the list of the most wanted would be prematuresince its legal status is not defined. Currently, the accused has an appeal pending, which could revoke the preventive detention order. “Including him now could violate his right to the presumption of innocence,” said the former minister Wilfredo Pedraza.
Despite this, there is no legal impediment for the Home Office act. However, the lack of dissemination and political will has slowed down similar processes in the past. Emblematic cases, such as that of Vladimir Cerronhave shown that decisions in this area are usually influenced by social and political pressures.
“That depends exclusively on the Interior sector and, obviously, on the Police. But, come on, the Police, the Police Intelligence Directorate and the Ministry’s intelligence management let Nicanor Boluarte escape. So, I don’t see any real will; rather, what I find is a political will to help him evade capture, very similar to that of Vladimir Cerrón,” said the former head of the Interior portfolio. Ricardo Valdes.
Nicanor Boluarte’s appeal: an obstacle to his inclusion on the list
The appeal filed by Boluarte Zegarra against the preventive detention ordered against him is a key factor that could delay his inclusion on the most wanted list. According to the former minister Wilfredo Pedrazaas long as there is no final resolution in the second instance, the accused retains his right to the presumption of innocence, which could be used as an argument to avoid his incorporation into the Ministry of the Interior’s reward program. “Without a final decision, its inclusion could be interpreted as a violation of rights,” he explained.
“People who are in preventive detention in the first instance do not have the obligation to appear, unless the second instance confirms it. Therefore, he is a fugitive, without a doubt, because there is a court order; but the law does not force him to appear The law allows him to appeal while maintaining his freedom, without that being considered a negative aspect, because obviously, as a general rule, every judicial decision is reviewed by the double instance. So he is in a situation of limbo, I would say. fugitive, but from my perspective, Incorporating him into the most wanted program seems premature to me,” Pedraza added.
The role of social pressure
Another key to understanding the possible inclusion of President Dina Boluarte’s brother on the most wanted list is citizen pressure. As indicated Valdesthis has been decisive in previous cases to promote Government action. “Only with strong social or media pressure could they consider their incorporation, but so far there are no indications that this will happen,” he emphasized.
The Executive also has the possibility of using its own media, such as the state channel and digital platforms, to disseminate information about the search for Boluarte, although this strategy has not been implemented.
“The Executive has the ability to demarcate and show independence, but until now it has not done so. Without citizen pressure, it does not seem likely that it will be included in the most wanted program,” he said. Ricardo Valdes.
The Vice Minister of Internal Order could request inclusion on the list
Although the decision to include Nicanor Boluarte on the most wanted list falls mainly on the Ministry of the Interior, the Deputy Minister of Internal Order has the power to formally request that the Rewards Commission evaluate your case. However, experts point out that an action of this type could generate tensions within the Executiveespecially if it does not have the support of the minister or President Dina Boluarte, given the family relationship involved.
“He has the power and could request, through regular channels, that the Commission meet and evaluate his inclusion in the list of the most wanted. However, the next day, he would surely have to present his resignation,” said Valdés.
A legal and operational limbo
Currently, the lack of concrete actions by the authorities reflects a scenario of uncertainty. According to recent statements, the National Police and the Ministry of the Interior have not shown any intention to act quickly, which suggests possible deficiencies in coordination and political will.
“It is evident that there were opportunities to capture him before he escaped. This demonstrates a lack of effective and possibly intentional surveillance,” said Ricardo Valdés, who suggested that the situation could have been avoided with stricter preventive measures.
They compare the case of Nicanor Boluarte with that of Vladimir Cerrón
The Boluarte case has been compared to other recent processes, such as that of Vladimir Cerronwho also faced legal problems. In his case, the reward for information increased significantly in a short time to reinforce the perception of a real effort to capture him. However, specialist Valdés highlighted that this measure was accompanied by multiple leaks that made his capture difficult.
“There is a very clear case: when Mrs. Boluarte wanted to show that she is searching and pursuing Cerrón vigorously, they doubled the reward. And since people did not believe much and he escaped again, they increased the reward again. It increased Cerrón’s reward was strong in a very short period of time, and this was pressure,” remarked Valdés.
“Obviously, it was proposed by the minister to say: ‘Let’s support the political message that we are looking for him and that we are interested in finding him,’ despite everything that was known about the leaks that are occurring at the level of the Interior sector. So, that’s why I say yes, obviously, if the chairwoman I would like the Police or the Ministry of the Interior to place his brother among the most wanted, they can do it,” he added.
