Peru president Dina Boluarte reshuffles cabinet amid ‘Rolexgate’ scandal

Peru president Dina Boluarte reshuffles cabinet amid ‘Rolexgate’ scandal

President under investigation over allegedly owning jewellery worth $500,000 despite earning a monthly salary of $3,320

Peru’s first female President Dina Boluarte is embroiled in a scandal over her alleged possession of a collection of Rolex watches and luxury jewellery that has put her at the centre of a corruption investigation.

The unpopular leader shook up her cabinet on Monday, swearing in six new ministers, after a rash of resignations following report that she owned jewellery worth £400,000 ($502,700) despite earning a monthly presidential salary of around $3,320.

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