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Peru's Ex-President Toledo Sentenced to Over 20 Years for $35 Million Bribery in Odebrecht Scandal
Oct 21, 2024, 11:24 PM
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 20 years and 6 months in prison for accepting $35 million in bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht SA. The sentence marks a significant milestone in Peru's ongoing efforts to combat corruption. Toledo, who served as president from 2001 to 2006, was found guilty of collusion in connection with the Interoceánica highway project. This conviction is seen as a major achievement for the Peruvian judiciary and the prosecution.
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