Overview
- President José Jerí said Interior Minister Vicente Tiburcio and his security detail accompanied him to the December 26 dinner in San Borja, which he described as a personal invitation.
- Jerí denied any irregular conduct, said the conversation centered on a forthcoming Peru–China friendship celebration, and promised to officially record future activities.
- The Presidency posted images of a full cabinet and ministers rejected rumors of a crisis or the premier’s resignation, emphasizing normal government operations.
- Congress’s oversight committee has requested information as media reports examine Zhihua Yang’s companies and alleged links to public contracts, including a purported ATU camera deal, which remain unproven.
- A new Datum poll places Jerí’s approval at 51% with a downward trend since November, as critics liken the episode to past unregistered meetings such as Sarratea.