Ollanta Humala, former president of Peru, and his wife, Nadine Heredia, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for laundering nearly $3 million from Odebrecht. This conviction marks a significant moment in Peru's ongoing struggle with corruption, as they are among the numerous past presidents facing jail time for similar charges. Heredia sought asylum at the Brazilian Embassy following the sentencing. Humala's tenure as president (2011-2016) was marred by allegations of receiving illegal contributions from various sources, including the Venezuelan government, thereby deepening Peru’s political crisis.
The former first lady of Peru sought asylum in the Brazilian Embassy following a conviction on money laundering alongside her husband, former president Ollanta Humala.
Ollanta Humala and Nadine Heredia were sentenced to 15 years for laundering nearly $3 million in illegal contributions from the construction firm Odebrecht.
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