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Peru's President Faces Fury Over Salary Doubling

7/3/2025

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Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, has sparked outrage by doubling her salary to over 35,500 soles ($10,000) amid a dismal 2% approval rating. Critics are furious, calling the raise "outrageous," especially as Boluarte grapples with investigations into luxury gifts and accusations of neglecting her responsibilities during a medical absence.

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Peru's president, Dina Boluarte, has sparked outrage by doubling her salary to over 35,500 soles ($10,000) amid a dismal 2% approval rating. Critics are furious, calling the raise "outrageous," especially as Boluarte grapples with investigations into luxury gifts and accusations of neglecting her responsibilities during a medical absence.