Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Released After Conviction Overturned

The court’s resolution overturned the conviction for money laundering, leading to his immediate exit from the Barbadillo prison.

Constitutional Court annuls Odebrecht conviction

The Constitutional Court of Peru issued a ruling that nullified the 15-year prison sentence imposed on Ollanta Humala. According to reports from El Tiempo and El Espectador, the court’s decision specifically targeted the conviction for money laundering linked to the Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.

The ruling provided the legal mechanism for Humala’s release. Local outlets, including La República and Caracol Radio, confirmed that the former president left the Barbadillo facility following the court’s resolution.

Legal context of the Odebrecht case in Peru

The legal proceedings against Humala centered on allegations of illicit payments received from Odebrecht during his presidential campaign and tenure. The case was part of a broader regional investigation into the Brazilian company’s practice of bribing officials across Latin America to secure infrastructure contracts.

Revista Semana reported that the annulment of the sentence effectively clears the primary legal barrier that had kept the former president incarcerated. The decision by the Constitutional Court represents the highest level of judicial review in Peru, overriding the previous 15-year term mandated by lower courts.