Overview
- Alianza para el Progreso filed the aggravated defamation complaint with Peru’s courts on Friday, asking for S/20 million in civil damages.
- The case stems from Fernando Olivera’s debate claim that César Acuña leads a “criminal organization” and has links to the Sánchez Paredes drug clan.
- APP’s secretary general said the remarks violate the constitutional right to honor and could be punished with up to three years in prison.
- The party said any damages awarded would go to an institution that treats children with anemia and malnutrition.
- Olivera has repeated his accusations, reported receiving death threats in Trujillo, and was publicly confronted there by an APP Senate candidate.