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Miguel Kuczynski, Brother of Ex-President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, Dies at 86

The London-based Cambridge economist was a discreet defender of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski during legal troubles.

Overview

  • Peruvian outlets reported that he died Friday morning in Lima, with sources close to the family attributing the death to a cardiac problem.
  • He was 86, lived in London, and was an economist affiliated with the University of Cambridge.
  • Peru21 reported he recently underwent heart surgery after cardiac issues and that his condition deteriorated in recent days.
  • He frequently traveled to Lima to monitor his brother’s health and publicly supported him during investigations and court proceedings.
  • The family has not announced funeral arrangements or an official cause, and Pedro Pablo Kuczynski remains under a court order that prevents foreign travel in a probe into alleged irregular 2016 campaign contributions.