Peruvian President's Brother Ordered to Pre-Trial Detention in Corruption Probe

Nicanor Boluarte faces allegations of influence peddling and bribery as his sister's administration grapples with declining public support.

Nicanor Boluarte, brother of President Dina Boluarte, has been sentenced to up to three years of pre-trial detention.
He is accused of leading a network that influenced official appointments and sought to create a political party supporting the president.
Judge Richard Carhuancho highlighted the high probability of Nicanor's involvement in the alleged crimes and his potential flight risk.
Nicanor's defense team plans to appeal the decision, while his whereabouts remain unknown following his absence from court hearings.
President Dina Boluarte's approval ratings have plummeted to historic lows as she faces multiple investigations, including into deaths during anti-government protests.