Former Peruvian president imprisoned over corruption allegations
Summary
A judge in Peru has ordered former president Martin Vizcarra to be held for five months before his trial on bribery charges. Vizcarra is accused of taking bribes when he was the governor of a region in Peru over a decade ago. This makes him the fifth former president in Peru to face detention amid ongoing political challenges in the country.Key Facts
- Martin Vizcarra, Peru's former president, is accused of bribery and ordered to be held in pre-trial detention for five months.
- The judge said Vizcarra is a flight risk, which means he might leave the country to avoid legal consequences.
- The allegations date back to when Vizcarra was a governor 11 years ago.
- Peru has experienced numerous political scandals, with six presidents since 2018.
- Vizcarra denies the charges and calls them political persecution.
- He planned to run for president again in 2026.
- Three other former presidents, including Alejandro Toledo, Ollanta Humala, and Pedro Castillo, are also detained.
- Vizcarra was removed from office by Congress in 2020 after being investigated.
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