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  06 Mar 2024, 10:01

Peru prime minister resigns amid influence peddling claims

LIMA, March 6, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Peru's powerful Prime Minister Alberto Otarola resigned Tuesday 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."