Peru judge strikes down bid to stop ousted president leaving country

A Peruvian judge on Wednesday rejected a bid to prevent former President Dina Boluarte, who Congress abruptly ousted last week, from leaving the country while state prosecutors investigate her for alleged abuse of office and money laundering.



Boluarte, one of the world's least popular leaders, left office with approval ratings ranging between 2% and 4% amid growing unrest over insecurity, as transport workers and young people protested rising extortions and murders.



Judge Fernando Valdez struck down the request from Peru's State Prosecutor's Office in a hearing, arguing that Boluarte did not present a flight risk and the request was "unfounded."



Boluarte, who faces a series of criminal accusations, has denied wrongdoing.