Peru’s presidency in crisis

Peru, for years one of Latin America’s fastest growing economies, has seen a series of presidents ousted from office or imprisoned on allegations of corruption over the past three decades


Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000) 
Resigned/impeached. Serving prison sentence for human rights violations and corruption
   
Valentin Paniagua (2000-01)
Only president in 30 years who has not faced accusations of corruption. In office for just eight months

Alejandro Toledo (2001-06) 
Facing extradition to Peru from U.S. for allegedly receiving bribes from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht
   
Alan Garcia (1985-90/2006-11) 
Committed suicide in 2019 as police arrived to arrest him in connection with Odebrecht probe
     
Ollanta Humala (2011-16) 
Awaiting trial for allegedly receiving $3 million from Odebrecht during 2011 election campaign
   
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (2016-18) 
Resigned in 2018 on eve of second impeachment vote over Odebrecht allegations
     
Martin Vizcarra (2018-20) 
Impeached on Nov 9 over allegations he handed out government contracts in return for bribes
   
Manuel Merino (Nov 10-15, 2020) 
Former head of Congress, resigned following days of street protests over Vizcarra’s removal
      

Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters 
Pictures: Getty Images 
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