Peru - November 2025

On 26 November, a criminal court convicted former President Martín Vizcarra of accepting bribes and sentenced him to 14 years in prison. The case concerns the Lomas de Ilo and Moquegua Hospital development projects, carried out by the construction company Obrainsa. According to the court’s ruling, during his tenure as governor of the Moquegua region, Vizcarra received PEN 1 million (approximately USD 680,000) from Obrainsa through fictitious contracts. In addition to the prison term, he was fined and barred from holding public office for nine years. Vizcarra maintains his innocence, alleging that the prosecution is politically motivated (his brother, Mario Vizcarra, is running for president in 2026 and he himself unsuccessfully sought a vice-presidential bid). His attorney has filed an appeal.

Sources:  La Republica, BBC, El Pais