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The cessation of the policeman who raided the house of Peruvian president Dina Boluarte was a violation, says her lawyer
The temporary dismissal of police Colonel Harvey Colchado, who was in charge of the raid on March 30 of the residence of the president of Peru, Dina Boluarte, is a violation of her rights, his lawyer denounced.
Colchado was until now the head of the High Complexity Crime Investigation Division (Diviac) of the National Police Unit of Peru (PNP), the unit that was in charge of the registration of the president’s residence, within the investigation of the so-called “Rólex case”, in reference to the luxury watches found to the president, as well as numerous cases of high-level corruption.
“We are very concerned about this disproportionate resolution (…) we are going to fight for the rights that correspond to my client and a job stability,” said lawyer Stefano Miranda on Canal N, adding that they are going to ask for the lifting of this “incongruent” measure that “blatantly violates” the rights of his representative.
The colonel was notified this Saturday in the offices of the Diviac that in an internal investigation serious and very serious infractions were detected, for lack of an operations plan in the raid on Dina Boluarte’s house.
He was also sanctioned for sharing on WhatsApp a photo of a birthday cake in which a police officer is seen kicking down the door of a house.
According to the disciplinary regulations, sharing this photo does not correspond to a serious or very serious offense, because it was her private mobile phone and that the image in question had nothing to do with the police operation and the president’s residence, argued her lawyer.
“The resolution of temporary separation from the position really has dirty hands,” he added.
The report of the Inspectorate General of the National Police points out that Colonel Colchado “has contravened the disciplinary regime of the PNP,” since the type of celebration of his birthday in the Diviac and the choice of the design of the cake “could be considered inappropriate and contrary to the principles of professional conduct expected of a senior PNP official.”
In addition to being interpreted as “a lack of respect for the presidential investiture and the institutions of the State.”
This cessation is in addition to the recent resignation of the Minister of the Interior Víctor Torres General, who was questioned for the participation of police officers in the raid.
Harvey Colchado has been part of the Diviac since its foundation in 2016, a unit that has gained importance in recent years due to its participation in popular cases of the fight against organized crime that involves senior officials, politicians, leaders and former presidential candidates.
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U.S. Senate Rejects Budget, Bringing Government Closer to Shutdown Amid DHS Dispute
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday against a budget proposal in a move aimed at pressuring changes at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following the killing of two civilians during a deployment of immigration agents in Minneapolis.
All Senate Democrats and seven Republican lawmakers voted against the bill, which requires 60 votes to advance, pushing the country closer to a partial government shutdown that would cut funding for several agencies, including the Pentagon and the Department of Health.
The rejection came as Senate leaders and the White House continue negotiations on a separate funding package for DHS that would allow reforms to the agency. Proposed measures include banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing face coverings and requiring them to use body-worn cameras during operations.
The vote took place just hours after President Donald Trump said he was “close” to reaching an agreement with Democrats and did not believe the federal government would face another shutdown, following last year’s record stoppage.
“I don’t think the Democrats want a shutdown either, so we’ll work in a bipartisan way to avoid it. Hopefully, there will be no government shutdown. We’re working on that right now,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.
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Trump Says Putin Agreed to One-Week Halt in Attacks on Ukraine Amid Extreme Cold
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he secured a commitment from Russian President Vladimir Putinto halt attacks against Ukraine for one week, citing extreme weather conditions affecting the region.
“Because of the extreme cold (…) I personally asked Putin not to attack Kyiv or other cities and towns for a week. And he agreed. He was very pleasant,” Trump said during a Cabinet meeting broadcast by the White House.
Trump acknowledged that several advisers had questioned the decision to make the call.
“A lot of people told me not to waste the call because they wouldn’t agree. And he accepted. And we’re very happy they did, because they don’t need missiles hitting their towns and cities,” the president said.
According to Trump, Ukrainian authorities reacted with surprise to the announcement but welcomed the possibility of a temporary ceasefire.
“It’s extraordinarily cold, record cold (…) They say they’ve never experienced cold like this,” he added.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later commented on the announcement, expressing hope that the agreement would be honored.
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Storm Kristin Kills Five in Portugal, Leaves Nearly 500,000 Without Power
Storm Kristin, which battered Portugal with heavy rain and strong winds early Wednesday, has left at least five people dead, while nearly half a million residents remained without electricity as of Thursday, according to updated figures from authorities.
The revised death toll was confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson for the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANPEC). On Wednesday, the agency had reported four fatalities.
Meanwhile, E-Redes, the country’s electricity distribution network operator, said that around 450,000 customers were still without power, particularly in central Portugal.
Emergency services responded to approximately 1,500 incidents between midnight and 8:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, as the storm caused widespread disruptions.
The Portuguese government described Kristin as an “extreme weather event” that inflicted significant damage across several regions of the country. At the height of the storm, as many as 850,000 households and institutions lost electricity during the early hours of Wednesday.
Several municipalities ordered the closure of schools, many of which remained shut on Thursday due to ongoing adverse conditions.
Ricardo Costa, regional deputy commander of the Leiria Fire Brigade, said residents continue to seek assistance as rainfall persists.
“Even though the rain is not extremely intense, it is causing extensive damage to homes,” he noted.
In Figueira da Foz, a coastal city in central Portugal, strong winds toppled a giant Ferris wheel, underscoring the severity of the storm.
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