A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in jail for corruption and money-laundering. Prosecutors accused him of taking $35m in bribes from a Brazilian construction company, which was awarded a contract to build a road in southern Peru. This case is part of a broader investigation into bribery allegations involving the company Odebrecht (now Novonor). The court's decision highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in government.
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