Peru's president and congress face public backlash over financial allocations amidst economic crisis. Iran's prominent cleric, Kazem Sedighi, cancels Ramadan ceremony amid embezzlement allegations. Political turmoil in Peru escalates as President Boluarte faces pressure to resign over unexplained luxury items. Iran grapples with corruption scandals and public discontent over injustice.
Amid a backdrop of escalating corruption scandals and economic turmoil, the head of Iran's judiciary has acknowledged the public's discontent over injustice. https://t.co/HNOLJPho1G
ICYMI: The interim Friday Imam of Tehran and senior advisor to the chief justice, who was involved in a recent corruption scandal, has issued an apology to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. https://t.co/dLVQUSAN0L
Millions of Muslims in Iran have celebrated the holiest night of Ramadan, known as the Night of Destiny. RT's Yusef Jalali reports from the country's religious capital Follow us on Rumble: https://t.co/4vo0fYlfh5 https://t.co/f2mopCnY3I
“This is fundamentally a political crisis.” https://t.co/Aq3dnxoMUT
Given the economic struggles of many Peruvians, “allegations of corruption could be incendiary,” I told @EleonoreHghs of the @AP. https://t.co/jU4E6t78ro
Political turmoil is nothing new in Peru, but this “latest crisis will further tarnish the image of the Peruvian presidency, with potentially significant political and economic implications,” I told @EleonoreHghs of the @AP. https://t.co/jU4E6t78ro
Iranian Muslims celebrate holiest night of Islam during Ramadan https://t.co/EuRhMna3kR
But many see Boluarte’s recent statements as contradicting her earlier pledge to speak truthfully to prosecutors, exacerbating a political crisis stemming from her unexplained ownership of Rolex watches. https://t.co/faAjcZYMJm
Political turmoil is nothing new in Peru, which has seen six presidents in the last five years. https://t.co/faAjcZYMJm
Earlier in the week, Attorney General Juan Villena criticized Boluarte’s request to delay her appearance before the court for two weeks, emphasizing her obligation to cooperate with the investigation. https://t.co/faAjcZYMJm
It might sound far-fetched, but here’s a serious Peruvian analyst saying the country’s presidency could soon sit vacant. Boluarte, caught up in a scandal involving $500k in unexplained watches & jewelry, might face pressure to resign. Congress already holds most real power. https://t.co/jusff2FYZi
Iranians celebrating Nowruz by going to the tomb of Cyrus' the great. They want nothing more than getting rid of the Islamic regime. Via @ItsDecado https://t.co/603kwWHNWF
Iranian social media this week was abuzz with controversy over #Ramadan events organized by the government and its affiliated entities, where free food was distributed to attract larger crowds. https://t.co/HgV8aGpOQM
Following public outcry over allegations of financial embezzlement, one of Iran’s most prominent clerics, Kazem Sedighi, will not be speaking at a significant #Ramadan ceremony as previously planned. https://t.co/R7wm3K3nD5
Why are Peru's president & congress the least popular in the hemisphere? The Boluarte gov. just gave an additional $13 million USD to congress for "personnel, services, and maintenance." This after the Peruvian economy, in 2023, experienced its worst contraction in 33 years. https://t.co/wO7c3wp9S7