Political controversies emerge in Uruguay and Peru

In Uruguay, allegations have surfaced regarding Gustavo Salle, a member of the Identidad Soberana party. Reports suggest Salle used political extortion to secure a parliamentary position for his daughter, Nicole Salle, as a first substitute in Montevideo. Party members claim that when leadership questioned the decision to appoint an individual with no prior political activity, Salle threatened to dismantle the party structure.

In Peru, political figure Jorge Nieto has faced criticism regarding his inconsistent political stances and past associations. Discussions have highlighted his previous comments regarding electoral processes and his connections to figures involved in corruption investigations, specifically relating to the Odebrecht case. Additionally, internal tensions have been noted within the Partido de Buen Gobierno following disagreements over legislative support for executive powers.