The journalist of CNN in Spanish, Fernando del Rincóninterviewed the congresswoman Sigrid Bazan (Democratic Change) and took the opportunity to dedicate a segment to comment on the cosmetic surgery that allegedly kept Dina Boluarte away from her presidential duties for a few days in mid-2023. According to the journalist, the absence of Boluarte It must be analyzed as an issue of national security.
“It is even laughable to try to justify an absence like that. That is, it doesn’t matter from what point (Alberto) Otárolaor whoever, argues that he never left his duties. There has to be a period in which one cannot speak, answer the phone or give an order. And in that period any catastrophe could occur – which I hope never happens in Peru – such as an earthquake, a protest or an uprising. “This is also a matter of national security,” he said. Del Rincon.
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The CNN host also considered that the absence of Boluarte could have represented a serious risk for Peru in the face of possible eventualities that would have compromised the country’s stability. Del Rincon He stressed that the country could have found itself in a vulnerable situation during that period.
“Why am I so catastrophic? For people to measure it, because maybe it’s taken lightly and they say, ‘Well, leave her alone, she had a nose job and she didn’t want them to know.’ No, this is a serious topic If Peru had faced a difficult situation at that time, no one could have made decisions“he pointed out.
Presidential Office spent on personal hygiene items for Dina Boluarte after nasal surgery
Dina Boluarte would have received benefits from Office of the Presidentl, who used public funds to purchase personal hygiene products while recovering from nasal surgery, according to a report by Fourth Estate. The operation, initially kept in reserve, was later confirmed by Alberto Otarolaformer prime minister, who stated that the procedure was necessary due to respiratory problems. However, the lack of official communication to Congress about his state of health has generated criticism and fueled speculation about a possible presidential vacancy.
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The use of public resources during this period has also raised questions. Between July 6 and 7, 2023, the Presidential Office He would have purchased items such as wet towels, aloe facial cloths and alcohol gel, worth close to 300 soles.
Furthermore, the surgeon Mario Cabaniwho carried out the operation, has attracted media attention due to his previous visits to various State entities, which has raised suspicions about his relationship with the government. In this context, the Prosecutor’s Office has launched a preliminary investigation against Boluarte for possible crimes of omission of duties and abandonment of position.
At the same time, the ministerial minutes signed during the days close to his recovery have raised doubts about their authenticity. Although Boluarte has insisted on the legitimacy of his administration and dismissed rumors about a presidential vacancy, the lack of transparency around these events has generated distrust, leaving his administration in a vulnerable position before public opinion.
