Peru ex-president Humala released after sentence overturned
By The BriefBrief
Peru’s Constitutional Court overturned Ollanta Humala’s 15-year money-laundering sentence, leading to his release.
WHO:Peru’s Constitutional Court; Ollanta Humala
WHAT:The Constitutional Court declared the criminal proceedings against Ollanta Humala null and void, overturning his 15-year sentence and resulting in his release from prison.
WHEN:Jul 31, 2026 at 11:52 PM ET
WHERE:Lima, Peru
WHY:The court found Humala was convicted for conduct that was not legally defined as money laundering when campaign contributions were received.
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