Two former Peruvian presidents jailed in two days

Published: 11/28/2025
Two former Peruvian presidents jailed in two days
Former Peruvian Presidents Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra have been sentenced to jail time for separate charges in the span of two days. Castillo, a left-wing leader, received an 11-year prison sentence for attempting to rule by decree in 2022, while Vizcarra, a centrist politician, was handed a 14-year sentence for receiving bribes during his time as a regional governor. These high-profile cases highlight the ongoing struggle against corruption in Peru's political landscape.