Alleged Bribery Scandal Exposes Corruption at the Heart of Peru’s Justice Ministry

In a revelation that strikes at the core of Peru's claims to sovereignty and rule of law, audio recordings allegedly capturing Justice Minister Juan José Santiváñez confirming a bribery scheme have surfaced. These audios point to a troubling backroom deal involving $20,000 paid to influence decisions by magistrates of the Constitutional Tribunal (TC) during Santiváñez's tenure as a private lawyer. While foreign media report this as merely another scandal in Latin America’s turbulent political landscape, the implications resonate deeply with American interests committed to upholding justice without corruption or foreign interference. How can regional stability be ensured when officials exploit...