Peruvian president's salary to double, despite criticism
Following a decision by the Council of Ministers, the salary of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte is officially set to double. The increase has been heavily criticized, particularly due to her ineffective and lax management of the country.
This is a controversial measure that has been fueling debate for several months in Peru. Despite the strong criticism, the monthly salary of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte will officially increase from 16,000 to 35,568 Peruvian sols (from approximately 3,870 euros to 8,600 euros), the country's Minister of Economy, Raúl Pérez-Reyes, announced on July 2.
According to the latter, this 125% increase aims to align the presidential remuneration with those of other South American heads of state, reports the daily Correo . Echoing the highly criticized governance of Dina Boluarte, the newspaper devoted its front page of Thursday, July 3, to this revaluation: “The price of incompetence,” it headlines bluntly.
Eduardo Arana, the president of the Council of Ministers, wishing to defend the leader, pointed out that other officials, such as judges, receive “much higher” salaries. Quoted by the Peruvian newspaper, he added:
“We must stop engaging in demagoguery. According to the Constitution, the presidential office is the highest hierarchical authority we have.”
The Peruvian president's salary increase has sparked so much outrage, in part because of her extreme unpopularity in the Andean country. Since she came to power in 2022, her management has been heavily criticized, particularly in the face of growing insecurity.
Dina Boluarte is also embroiled in a series of corruption cases, questionable expenses and unjustified absences, as was the case in December 2024. A tense context which even earned her a ban on leaving the country to attend the funeral of Pope Francis last April − a restriction imposed by Parliament.
The leader's approval rating has continued to decline over the months. According to the latest polls, it currently stands at around 2%, a new all-time high.
Mail (Lima)Founded by businessman Luis Banchero Rossi, the newspaper circulated in Lima until the late 1970s. After the fall of Alberto Fujimori's regime in 2000, it resumed normal circulation. It is the third most widely read newspaper in the country.
Currently headed by Aldo Mariategui, the newspaper belongs to the Epensa group of the Agois Banchero family. Tabloid-style, its 24 pages are divided into sections: Politics, Local, Economics, Entertainment, Sports, International, and Opinion. In addition, it also features supplements on football, auto, and Nuestra Selva (Our Jungle).
Clearly presented and modern, the site offers access to the titles of the printed version. It is possible to consult the front page in PDF format. The different sections of the site are divided according to the following locations: Arequipa, Ayacucho, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Cuzco, Huncayo, Huanuco, Lima, Piura, Puno, Tacna, Trujillo.
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