Peruvian Congressional Scandal: Former Official Denies Human Trafficking Allegations
Jorge Torres, a former top official in the Peruvian Congress, defended himself before a congressional committee investigating allegations of a human trafficking operation within the institution. Accused of recruiting women for sexual services in exchange for votes, Torres denied the claims and called for investigations into the matter, which became a focus after the murder of lawyer Andrea Vidal, who was allegedly involved in the trafficking scheme. The scandal sparked preliminary investigations by the congressional committee and prosecutors.