The Judiciary of Peru opens trial against Keiko Fujimori for corruption: a milestone in the country's political history.

The Judiciary of Peru has taken a decisive step in the case involving Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, by initiating the trial against her for the crimes of criminal organization, money laundering, false statement in an administrative process, ideological falsehood, and obstruction of justice. In a hearing where the former presidential candidate declared herself innocent, a process has begun that has captured the attention of the entire country. Keiko Fujimori, who has run for president three times with the party Fuerza Popular, faces accusations along with 45 other individuals in a case related to the corruption scandal involving the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. The Prosecutor's Office alleges that Fujimori's daughter received illegal financing for her campaigns and that she concealed these resources by presenting them as contributions from third parties. Keiko Fujimori's lawyer, Giulliana Loza, has tried to halt the trial by arguing that the crimes attributed to her client cannot be proven and suggesting that they would, in any case, constitute an administrative infraction. However, her efforts were in vain, and the judicial process has moved forward, marking a milestone in the country's political history. The corruption scheme surrounding this case dates back to the annotations found in the agendas of Marcelo Odebrecht, the former CEO of the company, which mentioned Keiko Fujimori. The Odebrecht scandal has had ramifications in several Latin American countries, including Peru, where illegal payments to government officials to secure public works contracts were revealed. The request by prosecutor José Domingo Pérez for a 30-year prison sentence for Keiko Fujimori highlights the seriousness of the accusations against her. Furthermore, the potential dissolution of the Fuerza Popular party in the event of a conviction poses a complex political scenario in the country. Keiko Fujimori, who has been preventively detained twice during the investigation process, faces a trial estimated to last several years. This raises questions about her political future, especially in a context where there is speculation about a potential presidential candidacy in future elections. Meanwhile, Alberto Fujimori has expressed his interest in returning to the political arena by joining his daughter's party and stating his desire to work for the country. The possibility of the former president running as a candidate in the 2026 elections adds an additional element of uncertainty to an already complex scenario. In the meantime, Peruvian society closely follows the development of this trial, which not only involves a prominent political figure but also calls into question the integrity and transparency of the country's political system. The outcome of this case will set an important precedent in the fight against corruption and impunity in Peru.