In a dawn operation reminiscent of a blockbuster thriller, Peruvian authorities stormed President Dina Boluarte’s residence, igniting a firestorm of controversy in what has been dubbed the “Rolexgate” scandal.
Scandalous raid turns Peruvian politics upside down
Amidst allegations of undeclared luxury watches, the raid unfolded in the Lima district of Surquillo, just a stone’s throw away from the government palace. A team of 20 public prosecutor officials and an equal number of police officers spearheaded the dramatic sweep, vividly portrayed on local television screens.
Dina Boluarte, the accidental president thrust into power after her predecessor’s tumultuous downfall, found her private abode under siege as police forcibly entered, purportedly met with silence to their calls for cooperation.
The country’s Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen did not hold back in his criticism of the spectacle, condemning it as ‘disproportionate and unconstitutional’ and expressing concern over its potential impact on the nation’s stability and investments.
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While the president remained tight-lipped amid the chaos, the scrutiny stems from recent revelations about her ownership of multiple Rolex timepieces. Boluarte, a former lawyer, staunchly defends her acquisitions, attributing them to her lifetime of hard work since the tender age of 18.
The saga deepened as prosecutors denied access to the watches during a previous attempt, escalating their pursuit. Despite Boluarte’s assurances of cleanliness in her dealings, the relentless pursuit of truth sees no end in sight.
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