Peruvian Ex-Presidents Toledo, Navarrette Sentenced, Vizcarra Released

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 13 years and four months in prison for money laundering, marking his second conviction related to the Odebrecht corruption scandal. He was accused of using bribe money from the Brazilian construction giant to purchase expensive real estate through offshore accounts. Previously, in October 2024, Toledo received a 20-year sentence for accepting $35 million in bribes to secure a highway construction contract. Meanwhile, former President Martin Vizcarra was ordered released from jail while awaiting trial on bribery charges dating back to his time as a governor. Peru has seen multiple former presidents convicted or detained in corruption cases tied to Odebrecht, including Ollanta Humala and Pedro Castillo, highlighting the nation’s ongoing struggle with political corruption. Another former leader, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, is currently on trial with prosecutors seeking a 35-year sentence.