The Peruvian government has approved a 122% increase in the monthly salary of President Dina Boluarte, raising her pay from approximately 15,600 soles (around $4,400) to 35,568 soles (about $10,000). This salary hike makes her earnings nearly 35 times the country's minimum wage and positions her among the highest-paid leaders in the region. The decision, formalized by a government decree signed by Boluarte, has sparked widespread criticism amid her record-low approval ratings, which hover around 2% to 4%. The salary increase comes at a time when Peru faces political and social challenges, including ongoing protests and a high poverty rate affecting nearly one in three Peruvians. In response to the controversy, the Peruvian Congress has summoned President Boluarte to explain the raise and is processing multiple legislative proposals aimed at revoking the salary increase. Additionally, opposition parties have filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office against the president over the pay raise.