Peru’s PM Quits Amid Claims Of Influence Peddling
Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola has resigned after audio recordings, allegedly featuring him using his influence to help his love interest get government contracts, were released by the media. Otarola tendered his resignation on Tuesday after television programme Panorama broadcast the recordings over the weekend. Announcing his resignation, Otarola told reporters in Lima he had been framed by political opponents. He claimed his rivals had manipulated and edited the recordings, which […]