Vargas Llosa denies U.S. interference in Peru, cites 'participatory voice' in cooperation

Álvaro Vargas Llosa, a Peruvian political figure, publicly denied that U.S. Ambassador Navarro is interfering in Peruvian politics, asserting that cooperation with the U.S. and the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative does not threaten Peruvian sovereignty. He characterized the ambassador's role as having a 'more participatory voice,' which may signal a shift in public framing of bilateral relations. The statement appears aimed at countering domestic concerns about foreign influence, but the actual extent of U.S. involvement remains unclear.