Overview

• Podemos Perú said its Ethics and Discipline Secretariat has launched an internal investigation into Congresswoman Kira Alcarraz’s behavior.
• During questioning recorded by Willax TV’s ContraCorriente, Alcarraz told reporter Marycielo del Castillo, “If I were upset, I would have slammed you against the wall.”
• Reporting by Willax, echoed by national outlets, alleges Alcarraz proposed hiring Diana Alani De la Cruz, her son’s partner, as her office coordinator despite questions about qualifications.
• Alcarraz acknowledged proposing De la Cruz as trusted staff, defended the pick as a confidence appointment, and said Congress Human Resources validates such hires.
• In a public statement, Podemos Perú condemned threats against the press and affirmed respect for media freedom, as Alcarraz later shared a social video mocking the incident.