Peruvian Minister Calls Advisor's Remarks 'Daughter of the Devil'

Peruvian Political Tensions Flare as Advisor Attacks Former Minister: Former Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations, Diana Miloslavich, has accused religious conservatives of exerting significant pressure during her seven-month tenure. The accusations came in response to comments by Anthony Lastra, a spiritual advisor to both President Dina Boluarte and her predecessor, Pedro Castillo. Lastra, in a highly publicized statement, referred to Miloslavich as a "daughter of the devil." Miloslavich stated, "Tenía la presencia de los fundamentalistas los siete meses que estuve en el gobierno, no me dejaron tranquila" ("The fundamentalists were present all seven months I was in the government; they didn't leave me alone.") The controversy highlights the deep divisions within Peruvian society on issues such as LGBT rights and abortion, which were central to Miloslavich's ministerial agenda. The incident underscores the ongoing political instability in Peru and the influence of religious groups on political discourse.