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Martin Vizcarra, former President of Peru, sentenced to 14 years in prison for accepting bribes amounting to approximately $700,000

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Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra was sentenced to 14 years in prison for accepting bribes while he was governor of Moquegua state, before assuming the presidency.

The court determined that Vizcarra received more than 2.3 million soles (about $700,000) from companies in exchange for awarding public contracts, such as the Lomas de Ilo agricultural project and the Moquegua Hospital.

During the trial, Vizcarra denied the charges against him and claimed to be a victim of political persecution, although the court considered the facts proven through testimony and evidence presented by the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Peru is experiencing a strong political and corruption crisis, with six presidents since 2018 and other former presidents such as Alejandro Toledo, Ollanta Humala and Pedro Castillo also in prison or detained on various charges.

Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra (2018-2020) was sentenced to prison on Wednesday 14 years in prison For him Bribery crime Your negative.

The court in charge of the trial examined it Which you received More than 2.3 million soles (approx $700,000) when he was governor of the Moquegua South region (2011-2014), before becoming head of state.

The President of the Fourth National Criminal Court, Fernanda Aesta, announced that she had proven this Vizcarra proposed and received Million Sol bribe from Obrainsa Company Project grants Lomas de Ilo Agro in 2013.

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Likewise, Vizcarra also received more than 1.3 million Sol in cash from ICCGSA for product development. Improvement of Moquegua HospitalThis is according to the statements of witnesses summoned by the Public Prosecution and whose testimonies were approved by the court.

The judge stressed that Vizcarra committed “unlawful acts” by taking advantage of his position as regional governor, by handing over contracts “in exchange for money.”

Corruption scandals

During the trial that began last October. Vizcarra denied the accusationsClaiming that he is a victim of political persecution. He came to power in 2018 after his predecessor resigned, and was impeached by Congress two years later amid corruption investigations.

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for him Big brothermario Vizcarra, His plans to run in the presidential elections April 2026 by the Primero Peruvian party, where the former president serves as chief advisor.

In the 2021 elections, Vizcarra won Highest number of votes From any candidate for Congress, but Congress then barred him from holding public office for 10 years due to the dissolution of the legislature in 2019.

Andres Iniesta in the composite photo

Peru has fallen into a political incitement, With six presidents in power since 2018 due to lawsuits and often prompted resignations Corruption scandals.

Three other former presidents are also in prison. Alejandro Toledo and Ollanta Humala are serving sentences for corruption, while Pedro Castillo is being held on charges of rebellion.

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