Nicanor Boluarte Sentenced to Pre-Trial Detention

A Peruvian court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Nicanor Boluarte, brother of President Dina Boluarte, for up to three years as he is investigated for alleged influence peddling, bribery, and ties to a criminal organization. Judge Richard Carhuancho cited a 'high degree of probability' of Nicanor's involvement and deemed him a flight risk due to his political connections. He did not attend his court hearings, prompting a police order for his immediate arrest. This development adds to the mounting challenges faced by President Boluarte, whose popularity has plummeted amidst scandals including alleged illicit enrichment and the investigation of her administration's response to anti-government protests. Nicanor's defense team plans to appeal the ruling, while the president continues to deny any wrongdoing. The case raises concerns about potential implications for her presidency as investigations unfold.