Peru’s political landscape is reeling after former President Pedro Umalá and his wife, Erediá, were handed 15-year prison sentences for money laundering tied to Brazil’s Odebrecht scandal. The High Court in Lima ruled on April 15 that the couple hid millions from the construction giant during Umalá’s 2011 presidential campaign—funds later funneled into luxury real estate. 💸🏢
Umalá, who led Peru from 2011–2016, and his wife previously spent 18 months in detention as investigators untangled Odebrecht’s web of bribes across Latin America. The court also sentenced Erediá’s brother, Ilan, to 12 years. While the verdict takes immediate effect, Umalá can still appeal under Peruvian law. ⚖️
The case underscores Peru’s aggressive push to clean up corruption—a movement resonating globally among young activists demanding transparency. 🌍✨ Want more? Follow @NewspaperAmigo for real-time updates on politics, culture, and justice in Latin America and beyond! 💬📲
