The Peruvian government has approved a 122% to 125% salary increase for President Dina Boluarte, raising her monthly pay from approximately 15,600 soles (around $4,400) to 35,568 soles (about $10,000). This adjustment makes her salary nearly 35 times the country's minimum wage and positions her among the highest-paid leaders in the region. The raise comes amid record-low approval ratings for Boluarte, hovering around 2% to 4%, and ongoing political and social crises in Peru, including widespread protests and allegations of extortion affecting the country. The salary increase has sparked immediate and widespread criticism from the public and political opposition. In response, several members of Congress have introduced multiple legislative proposals aiming to revoke the pay raise. The Congress has summoned President Boluarte to explain the decision and is processing efforts to annul the salary hike. Additionally, the opposition has filed a formal complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office against the president over the salary increase. The controversy highlights tensions between the executive branch and other political actors as Peru faces significant governance challenges.