The Peruvian Congressional Oversight Committee approved a report proposing to evaluate the presidential vacancy of Dina Boluarte for alleged moral incapacity linked to the ‘cofre’ case, a process that will soon be debated in the full Congress.

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Oversight Committee Approves Preliminary Report Against the President

The Oversight and Comptroller Committee of the Peruvian Congress approved this Friday, by majority, a report recommending to evaluate a possible declaration of permanent moral incapacity against President Dina Boluarte. This recommendation is based on indications related to her alleged involvement in the so-called ‘cofre’ case, which involves the irregular use of the presidential vehicle.

Details of the ‘Cofre’ Case and Accusations Against Boluarte

The report states that during the investigation, there were obstacles that limited access to key information, which motivated the request for powers to form an investigative commission. Boluarte is accused of alleged personal cover-up because the presidential vehicle would have been used by Vladimir Cerrón, leader of the Perú Libre party, to facilitate his escape from justice.

The ‘cofre’ case originated after the release of an audio attributed to a National Police officer and the then Minister of the Interior, indicating that Vladimir Cerrón, a fugitive leader of the Perú Libre party, allegedly used the presidential vehicle known as “El Cofre” to evade a police operation and facilitate his escape in February 2024.

Although the investigative commission did not confirm that the escape actually occurred in that vehicle, it considered the possibility due to alternate routes and the fact that official cars cannot be stopped by the police.

Additionally, it was reported that the Executive branch obstructed the investigation by denying access to key information, such as the routes taken and vehicle logs, arguing that such data is classified.

Another controversial point was a meeting held by President Dina Boluarte at an exclusive condominium in Asia del Sur, which the commission believes may have involved improper use of state resources and could be related to covering up for Cerrón, as it took place just days before the police operation against him.

🔴#Último| Comisión de Fiscalización aprueba por mayoría informe final del caso Cofre. El documento, que deberá ser debatido en el Pleno del Congreso, sugiere evaluar la vacancia de la presidenta Dina Boluarte por incapacidad moral permanente. pic.twitter.com/gONACRZq8s

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The text reads: #Breaking | The Oversight Committee approves by majority the final report on the Cofre case. The document, which must be debated in the full Congress, suggests evaluating the vacancy of President Dina Boluarte due to permanent moral incapacity.

Next Steps in the Impeachment Process

The document approved by the committee will be submitted for debate in the full Congress, where it will be decided whether to grant powers to continue with the formal investigation and whether to advance the vacancy proposal. This process takes place in a complex political context, with various voices in Parliament expressing the intention to push for the removal of the president before the end of her constitutional term.

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