What did Peru's president do?
Asked 8 days ago
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Former Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra is sentenced to 14 years in prison for accepting $676,000 in bribes from construction companies during his tenure as governor. He denies the charges, claims political persecution, and plans to appeal. Vizcarra was removed from the presidency in 2020 amid investigations and later banned from public office for 10 years. Peru has faced ongoing political instability with multiple presidents linked to corruption scandals.
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Peru sentences ex-President Vizcarra to prison for corruption
Reuters ยท 8 days ago
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8 days ago
- Martin Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years for taking bribes as governor
- Bribes totaled $676,000 from construction firms for public contracts 12s
- Vizcarra denies charges; defense plans to appeal and seek sentence suspension 27s
- Vizcarra was ousted as president in 2020 and banned from office for 10 years 1m 0s
- He will be jailed with three other former Peruvian presidents 1m 30s
