The Third Criminal Court annuls the trial for obstruction of justice against Keiko Fujimori.

In a significant development within the Peruvian judicial system, the Third National Collegiate Criminal Court has decided to nullify all actions related to the crime of obstruction of justice in the trial facing opposition leader Keiko Fujimori and a group of approximately 40 individuals. This decision, made during a hearing held on Monday, has generated diverse reactions both within the political community and in public opinion, which closely follows the legal events involving one of the most emblematic figures of contemporary Peruvian politics. The Judiciary of Peru communicated through its official account on the social media platform X that the order summoning the parties to oral trial and other procedural acts related to this case has been annulled. This resolution occurs in a context where Fujimori has been accused of receiving illegal contributions in her electoral campaigns of 2011 and 2016, a topic that has polarized citizens and sparked intense debate over transparency in political financing. The hearing in question was intended to address the request of Arsenio Oré, a lawyer involved in the case, who sought his exclusion from the crime of obstruction of justice based on a previous ruling from the Constitutional Court. However, the court determined that Fujimori and her associates, including former members of her campaign like Jaime Yoshiyama and José Chlimper, will continue to be prosecuted for money laundering and other crimes, maintaining pressure on the former presidential candidate and her party, Fuerza Popular. The issue of campaign financing has gained special relevance, particularly in light of accusations that the Brazilian company Odebrecht illegally contributed to Fujimori's campaigns. In previous hearings, the opposition leader has denied these allegations, citing statements from Marcelo Odebrecht, who claimed not to know her, and from Jorge Barata, a former executive of Odebrecht in Peru, who also denied having had contact with her. Prosecutor José Domingo Pérez, who has been a central figure in this case, has argued that the creation of the Fuerza Popular party aimed not only to obtain economic benefits but also to ensure impunity for its members. According to Pérez, this is part of a criminal organization that has operated within the Peruvian political context, involving a wide spectrum of collaborators and contributors. In addition to the money laundering accusations, the court also refused to annul the charges related to organized crime, suggesting that Fujimori's case could extend for a considerable time. The defenses of some of the accused have already filed motions regarding these decisions, indicating that the judicial process is far from over. This case not only has legal repercussions but also raises questions about the integrity of the Peruvian political system and its ability to confront corruption. The media and public attention towards this trial highlight the need for greater transparency and accountability in the country's political practices. Fujimori's situation reflects a broader crisis in Peruvian politics, where legal disputes and corruption allegations have eroded public trust in its leaders. Meanwhile, citizens continue to seek answers and justice in a context where politics and justice appear intertwined in complicated ways. The resolution of the Third National Collegiate Criminal Court resonates in a nation that has seen its leaders face serious accusations in recent years. Attention now focuses on the developments of this case, which could set a precedent in the fight against corruption and impunity in Peru. Citizens, for their part, remain vigilant, aware that these events not only affect those directly involved but also have a significant impact on the future of democracy in the country.