Peruvian Court Dismisses Keiko Fujimori's Money Laundering Trial

A Peruvian court has annulled the money laundering trial against Keiko Fujimori, citing errors in the indictment that violated the principles of legality and due process. The trial, initiated in 2021, accused Fujimori of receiving illegal funds from the scandal-ridden Brazilian construction company Odebrecht for her failed presidential campaigns in 2011 and 2016. Prosecutors had sought a lengthy prison sentence and a ban from holding public office for Fujimori, who has run for president three times. The judge's ruling came after a similar decision regarding charges against another defendant, prompting critics to argue about the implications for justice and due process in Peru. Fujimori's defense team welcomed the ruling while prosecutors are expected to appeal the decision. This development highlights ongoing tensions in Peru's political landscape as Fujimori remains a significant figure in the right-wing Popular Force party.