Crisis in Congress: Salhuana faces motions of censure over prostitution scandal.

The crisis in the Congress of the Republic has taken an unexpected turn following recent allegations of a supposed prostitution ring involving the institution. The President of Congress, Eduardo Salhuana, is at the center of the storm, facing not only questions about his leadership but also the possibility of being censured. The Honor and Democracy caucus, led by spokesperson Jorge Montoya, has begun collecting signatures to present a motion of censure against him. Montoya highlighted the seriousness of the accusations and the need for Salhuana to take political responsibility through his social media. "These types of situations undermine institutions and ultimately affect citizens' trust in Congress," he stated. So far, only five legislators have signed the motion, but the spokesperson is confident that more congress members will join this cause in the coming days. The situation is further complicated by the news that Salhuana is on an official trip to China, which has generated significant discontent among his colleagues. Montoya deemed such a trip, amid such a deep crisis, unacceptable and indicative of a lack of commitment on the part of the President of Congress. "There is no justification for leaving the country under these circumstances," he declared. In addition to the censure motion pushed by Honor and Democracy, legislator Susel Paredes from the Popular Democratic Bloc has indicated that two more motions are being prepared. One of them would be specific to Salhuana, while the other would seek to censure all members of the Board of Directors. However, Paredes notes that the path to censure will be complicated, as approximately 87 signatures are required to carry out the action in the Plenary. The legislator also acknowledged that calling for an extraordinary Plenary session might not be viable, as the Board of Directors may not be willing to inflict political damage upon itself. This context creates an atmosphere of uncertainty within Congress, where divisions among various political groups are evident. In light of this situation, many are wondering what steps Salhuana will take in the coming weeks. His decision to cut short his trip to China has been interpreted as an attempt to mitigate damage to his image, although it remains to be seen whether this action will be sufficient to calm the turbulent waters. As pressure mounts, the President of Congress faces a dilemma: remain in his position and risk a political schism, or resign and allow for new leadership that could attempt to regain public trust. The scandal has generated a wave of reactions in public opinion, which is closely watching Congress's response to these serious accusations. A lack of action could be seen as a failure to address corruption and misconduct at the highest levels of power. For its part, the Oversight Commission has announced that it will summon Salhuana to account for these allegations, which could add more pressure to his leadership. The situation in Congress serves as a reminder that politics in Peru remains a complicated terrain, where scandals can quickly destabilize institutions that should be pillars of democracy. As the opposition mobilizes and prepares to present the censure motions, it remains to be seen how the Board of Directors will react, and particularly how Salhuana will position himself in the face of this political storm. The coming days will be crucial and will surely mark a turning point in the recent history of the Peruvian Congress.