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The brother of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has been arrested as part of a corruption investigation. Nicanor Boluarte is accused of influence peddling and forming a criminal organization, judicial authorities announced on Friday. A total of eight suspects were arrested, including President Boluarte’s lawyer. Just days ago, the government had disbanded a special police unit that was supporting prosecutors in their investigations into the president’s inner circle. Nicanor Boluarte is said to have provided close allies with state appointments. In return, investigators believe they provided mo…