Martin Vizcarra has been sentenced to five months in pre-trial detention due to bribery charges from his time as governor. A judge ruled him a flight risk, following concerns raised by the public ministry. Vizcarra, the fifth ex-president imprisoned amidst political turmoil, has denied the accusations, calling them politically motivated. His case follows the detentions of three other ex-presidents in a facility designated for former leaders, amidst ongoing controversy over impeachment practices in Peru's Congress and political crises that have emerged since 2018.
Martin Vizcarra has been ordered to serve five months in pre-trial detention over bribery allegations, marking him as the fifth former president jailed in Peru.
Since 2018, Peru has seen a tumultuous political landscape, with six presidents and significant corruption scandals leading to numerous detentions of former leaders.
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