First Peruvian ex-president on trial for Odebrecht scandal
February 22, 2022 GMTLIMA, Peru (AP) — A Peruvian judge started a trial Monday for corruption charges against former President Ollanta Humala and his wife, both accused of money laundering in a scandal involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht that has stained the highest political leaders in this South American country over the last two decades.
Prosecutor requests 20 years in jail for ex-Peru president
May 7, 2019 GMTLIMA, Peru (AP) — Prosecutors in Peru alleged Tuesday that they have gathered overwhelming evidence implicating former President Ollanta Humala in Latin America's biggest graft scandal and will seek a 20-year sentence for the former head of state.
Peru: Environmental ‘extremists’ threaten revenue
September 26, 2014 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Peru's president warned Friday that environmental "extremists" could hurt the golden goose of mining revenue.
During an interview with The Associated Press, President Ollanta Humala said his top priority during the annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations this week had been to sound the alarm on climate change.