Peru’s Congress has rejected two separate impeachment motions proposed against President Dina Boluarte. The motions were submitted separately by Congresswoman Margot Palacios from the party “Perú Libre” and Congresswoman Sigrid Bazan from the party “Cambio Democrático – Juntos por el Perú.” Read more
The allegations levied against President Boluarte in both motions involved claims of permanent moral or physical incapacity. Had either motion received approval from at least 40% of qualified Peruvian Congress members, according to the nation’s rules of Congress, it would have resulted in a vacant presidency, as stipulated in Article 113.2 of the Peruvian Constitution.
These impeachment proceedings took place as President Boluarte was being investigated over allegations of illicit enrichment and failure to declare assets, a situation that has been widely reported in media as the Rolex Gate scandal.
The Rolex Gate investigations were sparked by Boluarte’s conspicuous consumption of luxury watches – seemingly at odds with her declared income. Reports suggest that Boluarte has been seen wearing these expensive accessories since her tenure as vice president, a trend that continued into her current presidency, as noted by a report from El Pais.
Investigations such as this underscore the necessity for transparency in political leadership in our age of heightened public vigilance against corruption. It’s not just about what is done but also the appearance of what is done, and whether it aligns with declared income and assets.