Audio purported to be from the former Minister of the Interior Juan Jose Santibañez Reveal promise to capture fugitive leaders Free Peru, Vladimir Theronwhose whereabouts remain unknown for two years.
The recording was broadcast on digital media this Thursday important clueThis indicates that it was sent to one of Santibañez’s relatives, without specifying the date of registration.
“Hey, are you my leg or not my leg? Instead of sending me something nice, you send me… (groans). I know what the press always says, but you know what? I’m going to prove it with my work,” says the voice, purportedly belonging to a former administration official. Dina Bolarterejected by Congress.
“You know I’m going to prove it with my work. And you know, remember me. Give it a week and you’ll see Theron go down. A week, for sure,” he continued.
Santibañez will be a 2026 Senate candidate after being investigated on suspicion of spreading influence alliance for progress (APP) has neither confirmed nor denied the authenticity of the audio, despite the fact that it is very active on the X account (formerly Twitter).
He previously denied the accusations against him and announced he would challenge an expert opinion corroborating his voice in separate audio conversations with law enforcement officials, in what is expected to be the disbandment of the intelligence unit that investigated Mr. Bolarte for allegedly concealing Mr. Theron’s escape and other complaints.
“i am innocent As long as my responsibility is proven judicially, there is nothing to prevent me from running for the Senate or Congress,” said the lawyer, who has defended police officers and criminal leaders accused of human rights abuses in the past.
This recording was released the same week. Interim President Jose Gerri He said the government would not intervene in police actions aimed at arresting fugitives, including Theron.
“The fugitives have been fugitives for a longer time, not since October 10th. I trust the facility and each must know how to carry out his or her job. I will not intervene for or against it. It is the police’s decision and I hope that it will have the desired outcome,” Huanuko declared.
The Peruvian Libre leader, who has been allowed to participate in elections without being convicted, confirmed his presidential primary candidacy in the 2026 general elections, accompanied by his mother. berta rojasas part of the presidential official.
This is the second time he has attempted to reach the government palace. He tried to run as the second vice presidential candidate in 2021, but Lima Center Special Election Jury He refused to register because he was sentenced to a four-year suspended prison sentence in the La Oroya case.
This conviction was quashed by the Constitutional Court in March this year. He was also sentenced to three years and six months in prison. Huanca airfield incident This conviction was reversed by the Supreme Court, which acquitted him and lifted the arrest warrant.
Nevertheless, Theron He was placed on a preventive detention order on suspicion of money laundering and remains at large. In this file: preparatory investigation court It replaces preliminary measures with a restricted appearance.