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Latin America

Judi Lynn

(163,836 posts) Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:15 AM Jul 4

'It's a joke': Peruvians outraged after president doubles her salary

By Marco Aquino
July 3, 20253:15 PM 10 hours ago

Summary

New salary equivalent to about $10,000 per month

President's approval ratings around 2% to 4%

Government says she earned less than most regional heads

LIMA, July 3 (Reuters) - Peruvian President Dina Boluarte will double her salary to the equivalent of some $10,000 per month, angering many Peruvians who said the money would be better spent on alleviating poverty.

The economy minister announced late on Wednesday that the salary of Boluarte - whose approval ratings are among the lowest of any leader worldwide - had been increased to 35,568 soles ($10,067), about 30 times higher than Peru's minimum wage.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/its-joke-peruvians-outraged-after-president-doubles-her-salary-2025-07-03/

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'It's a joke': Peruvians outraged after president doubles her salary (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jul 4 OP

US prez salary about 30 times higher than US minimum wage. The minimum wage is disgustingly low. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 4 #1

Bernardo de La Paz

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1. US prez salary about 30 times higher than US minimum wage. The minimum wage is disgustingly low. . . .nt

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Fri Jul 4, 2025, 05:53 AM

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