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Peru's Prime Minister Otarola resigns over allegations of influence-peddling

Peruvian Prime Minister resigns due to allegations of helping a love interest with government contracts as per leaked audio recordings.
Cabinet members must also resign, but the president can reinstate them according to Peruvian law.
President Boluarte may decide after hearing the Prime Minister out before determining further action.

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BBC News

Peru PM resigns after recording with woman leaked

Alberto Otárola denies allegations he helped a woman gain lucrative government contracts.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Peru’s prime minister (57) quits over leaked audio of him ‘declaring love’ to 25-year-old woman

Peru’s prime minister has resigned over allegations he used his influence to secure government contracts for a 25-year-old woman with whom he had a relationship.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Globo

Peru's premier resigns amid alleged influence peddling after audio leak in which he calls young man 'love'

Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otárola investigated for 'incompatible negotiation, (aggravation of) state' and 'illegal sponsorship'; ex-prime minister speaks of 'conspiracy' Peru's Prime Minister presented his immediate resignation amid a scandal of alleged influence trafficking. Otárola, Dina Boluarte's right hand, fell 48 hours after it was revealed that he offered a job to a woman he then harassed via messages and pursued with romantic decl…

2 months ago·Brazil

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UOL

Prime Minister of Peru leaves office amid scandal over alleged influence peddling

The Prime Minister of Peru, Alberto Otrola, resigned this Tuesday (5) after his name was involved in a scandal of alleged influence peddling in favor of a woman whom he called “love” in audio released by the press. Read more (03/05/2024)

2 months ago·Brazil

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T24

Peru Başbakanı, bir kadınla kayıtlarının sızdırılması sonucu istifa etti

2 months ago·Türkiye

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Malay Mail

Peru PM resigns amid influence-peddling claims

LIMA, March 6 — Peru’s powerful Prime Minister Alberto Otarola resigned yesterday amid allegations of influence-peddling to help a young woman he is said to have addressed lovingly in recordings released by news media. Otarola told reporters in Lima that “in conversation with the President of the Republic I have announced my decision to present my resignation.” Otarola is a seasoned politician and lawyer who acted as chief of staff to Presiden…

2 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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