Peru Sentences Ex-President Vizcarra to Prison for Corruption Amidst Political Instability
A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Martín Vizcarra to 14 years in prison for accepting bribes while governor of a southern state. The court also imposed a nine-year ban from public office, though Vizcarra has stated his intention to appeal the decision, claiming the sentence is retribution for his political clashes. The conviction stems from illegal payments received from companies in exchange for awarding contracts for construction projects during his tenure as governor of Moquegua. Vizcarra is one of several former Peruvian presidents either in prison or who have served time.
John Q. Hosedrinker