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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 1, 2026Miami-Dade County

Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Released After Court Overturns Conviction

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Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was released from prison after the Constitutional Court annulled his 2025 conviction for money laundering. The court's decision voids the 15-year prison sentence he received regarding campaign funding from Venezuela and the Brazilian company Odebrecht.

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Why It Matters

The Constitutional Court's ruling directly impacts the legal status of a former head of state and nullifies a significant corruption conviction involving campaign financing from 2006 and 2011.

Key Facts

  • The Constitutional Court of Peru annulled the 2025 conviction of former President Ollanta Humala.
  • The original conviction carried a 15-year prison sentence for money laundering.
  • The charges involved the receipt of campaign funds from the government of Venezuela and the Brazilian firm Odebrecht.
  • The campaign funds in question were related to the 2006 and 2011 election cycles.
  • Ollanta Humala was released from prison on Friday following the court's decision.

Who's Mentioned

PersonWilfredo Pedraza“Defense attorney for Ollanta Humala.”OrganizationTribunal Constitucional“The highest constitutional court in Peru that annulled the conviction.”OrganizationPartido Nacionalista“Political party led by Ollanta Humala.”PersonNadine Heredia“Wife of Ollanta Humala, also sentenced in the same case.”PersonKeiko Fujimori“Current President of Peru, subject to a similar legal ruling.”OrganizationOdebrecht“Brazilian company accused of providing illicit campaign funds.”PersonPedro Castillo“Former President of Peru currently incarcerated.”PersonAlejandro Toledo“Former President of Peru currently incarcerated.”PersonHugo Chávez“Former President of Venezuela, alleged source of campaign funds.”PersonOllanta Humala“Former President of Peru, recently released from prison.”PersonMartín Vizcarra“Former President of Peru currently incarcerated.”OrganizationVenezuela“Government cited as a source of campaign funds.”