Peru's Political Paradox: Vizcarra's Detention Amidst Turmoil
Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra was ordered into pre-trial detention for allegedly receiving bribes during his governorship. The court's decision follows prolonged political instability in Peru, marked by multiple presidential imprisonments. Vizcarra denies allegations, claiming persecution, and plans to appeal. Prosecution seeks a 15-year sentence amid ongoing governmental upheavals.
Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra has been ordered into pre-trial detention for allegedly accepting bribes during his term as governor, a decision made by Judge Jorge Chavez. This marks Vizcarra as the fifth ex-president facing jail time in recent history.
Accusations against Vizcarra involve receiving $640,000 from construction firms for awarding regional public works projects between 2011 and 2014. As a result, he is expected to join other former leaders like Alejandro Toledo, Ollanta Humala, and Pedro Castillo at a special detention facility in Lima.
Vizcarra, asserting his innocence and labeling the charges as political persecution, was ousted from office in 2020 due to corruption probes. Previously denied detention in June, the renewed ruling cites him as a flight risk, while his lawyer signals plans to appeal the decision.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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Former President Vizcarra Faces Pre-Trial Detention over Bribery Allegations
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