Peru Ministers Step Down Amid President’s Rolex Watches Scandal

Six Peruvian cabinet ministers resign amid a scandal involving President Dina Boluarte’s ownership of Rolex watches. Interior Minister Victor Torres resigned first, followed by five others serving in various capacities. Their resignations come amidst an investigation into the source of President Boluarte’s luxury watches. The reshuffle occurred just prior to the swearing-in of a new prime minister and cabinet. Boluarte swiftly appointed six new ministers to fill the vacated positions. The political turmoil adds to Peru’s history of instability, with Boluarte’s presidency facing intense scrutiny since revelations about her Rolex ownership surfaced. She faces a corruption investigation and is under pressure to explain her possession of the watches, which she claims were acquired through hard work. The political climate remains tense as Boluarte navigates allegations and potential legal challenges, including the possibility of impeachment.