A prostitution ring allegedly operating within Peru’s legislative palace has led to a shocking ban on female aides wearing miniskirts in the country’s chaotic capital, Lima. The scandal, involving 27-year-old lawyer and former congressional aide Andrea Vidal, who was killed last December, has exposed a culture of corruption and machismo attitudes towards women in parliament.
Investigations revealed that Ms Vidal was part of a sex-for-votes scheme, and politicians initially sought to ignore the scandal. However, public pressure forced them to act, resulting in the ban on female aides wearing miniskirts and shorts. The move has sparked criticism, with some comparing it to medieval attitudes towards women.
The alleged sex-for-votes scheme also involves 26-year-old Isabel Cajo, who was appointed last year at the personal request of then-speaker Alejandro Soto. An investigation is ongoing, but prosecutors claim that Cajo is a key suspect in the scandal.
The scandal has intensified scrutiny on macho attitudes in Peru’s political class, with one politician, José JerÃ, recently accused of rape. The controversy has led to calls for reform, with many critics arguing that the country’s legislative body, which has an approval rating consistently in single digits, needs significant overhaul.
Peru’s parliament is already embroiled in multiple scandals and corruption investigations, including a recent court revoking an arrest warrant for President Dina Boluarte’s brother. The president faces multiple probes of her own, including the “Rolexgate” scandal and allegations of abandoning office to undergo a secret nose job.
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