Two Peruvian Presidents Jailed in Days Amidst Corruption Concerns
In a span of two days, Peru witnessed the jailing of two former presidents. Pedro Castillo, the former left-wing leader, received an 11-year sentence for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree in 2022. The Supreme Court found him guilty of “conspiracy to commit rebellion.” This follows the 14-year prison sentence given to Martín Vizcarra a day prior. Vizcarra was convicted of taking bribes while governor of the Moquegua region between 2011 and 2014, a conviction which he denies.
John Q. Hosedrinker