Peru’s Congress Faces Ethical Crisis as Lawmaker Uses Staff for Personal Services

In a striking display of abuse of public office, Peruvian legislator Lucinda Vásquez has come under sharp criticism after footage revealed that she used one of her government-paid aides to cut her toenails inside the Congressional office. This scandal not only undermines ethical standards but also spotlights the broader issue of misuse of taxpayer resources—a problem familiar to many American observers who value responsible governance.How Much Longer Will Corruption and Privilege Persist?The president of Peru's Congress, Fernando Rospigliosi, himself aligned with conservative forces, demanded that Vásquez face sanctions from the parliamentary Ethics Commission. He called the incident "a humiliation for...