Carlos Cacho, friend of the presenter Andrés Hurtado, known as Chibolin has expressed deep concern for the former driver’s safety during his detention. The situation of the former presenter of Panamericana TV who faces charges of money laundering and influence peddling, has generated a strong media stir in Peru, and the makeup artist has called on the authorities to guarantee his protection in prison.
The presenter Andres Hurtado was arrested on September 19 as part of an ongoing investigation for alleged illicit activities, and since then he has been in preventive detention while the Prosecutor’s Office requests 18 months of preliminary imprisonment. In the midst of this complicated process, Cacho has reiterated that Hurtado’s physical integrity is at risk and that it is essential to take measures to protect his well-being.
Carlos Cacho assures that Andrés Hurtado is at risk in prison
Carlos Cacho has openly expressed his concern about the danger that Andrés Hurtado faces in the detention center. “He is a gentleman, we must ensure his health and his integrity,” said Cacho, showing great concern for Hurtado’s situation. “I think so, his life is at risk, we have to take great care of him, protect him. “Anything can happen to him, I feel that he is at risk,” the makeup artist emphasized last Monday, October 21, during the ‘Rústica Fashion Show’, a fashion show that featured the participation of both national and international models and that was presented by the makeup artist.
Carlos Cacho presented the ‘Rústica Fashion Show’ parade, where models Samantha Batallanos, Gabriela Herrera and more participated. Photo: diffusion
This statement has further aroused public interest in the case of Chibolin who has remained a controversial figure in the field of Peruvian entertainment. Since he was imprisoned, Hurtado He has decided to limit visits and maintain a low profile regarding the people who can visit him in prison. Cacho has confirmed that he has not been able to visit him due to an express request from Hurtado, who asked his closest circle to respect his decision. This situation has led his friend to reflect on the difficulties of being behind bars: “It hurts because I experienced it firsthand,” he said, alluding to his own experience in prison in past years.
Andrés Hurtado is being held in the Lurigancho prison.
Carlos Cacho asks Andrés Hurtado’s daughters not to visit him in prison
One of the most controversial aspects of this case is the attitude of Andrés Hurtado’s daughters, Josetty and Génnesis Hurtado, who reside in the United States and have not traveled to Peru to see their father. This has generated a wave of criticism towards them, accusing them of lack of support at a critical moment. However, Carlos Cacho has come to his defense, arguing that the presence of the young women in the country could further complicate their father’s situation. “They are calm, but obviously worried,” mentioned the makeup artist when asked about the absence of Chibolín’s daughters in Lima.
In this sense, Carlos considered it prudent that Josetty and Genesis Don’t travel to Peru anytime soon. “My way of thinking is that they should not come, because if they do, they will upset Andrés more. If their daughters arrive in the country, it will be another problem,” said Cacho, who invited the public not to miss the parade that will be repeated at the inauguration of the Rústica hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, in Urubamba (Cusco), on the 31st. of October. Furthermore, he highlighted that the young women do not appear in the investigation file, so there would be no legal reason to justify their return to Lima at this time.
Josetty Hurtado received more than 43 thousand dollars from Andrés Hurtado.
What happened to Andrés Hurtado?
The arrest of Andrés Hurtado occurred on September 19 as part of an ongoing investigation for alleged money laundering and influence peddling. The chronology of the case begins with his appearance on the program ‘Beto A Saber’, where Chibolin He denied any connection with illegal acts, although he acknowledged his close relationship with a money laundering prosecutor. Elizabeth Peralta and with the Siucho family involved in the case. During the interview, he also denied having requested immigration favors for third parties, an accusation that was later reinforced by other accusations.
After its presentation on the program Beto Ortiz on September 7, Panamericana TV announced the suspension of ‘Sábado con Andrés’, which was initially presented as a decision by Hurtado to address his legal issues. However, it was later learned that it was the channel that chose to remove the program from the air. Two days later, Migrations issued an alert to prevent the departure of Andrés Hurtado, as well as the prosecutor Elizabeth Peralta and the manager, from the country. Javier Miu Lei which reflected the seriousness of the accusations against him.
On September 19, Andres Hurtado He was preliminarily detained for seven days. The Prosecutor’s Office subsequently requested 18 months of preventive detention, and on September 30 the first hearing was held, which lasted four hours. After this request, it was the Judiciary that determined that the year and a half sentence became effective, sentencing the eccentric Chibolín to be confined in the Lurigancho prison.