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Peru’s Constitutional Court Annuls ‘Cocktails’ Case Against Keiko Fujimori

The court said money‑laundering rules adopted in 2016 cannot be applied to earlier campaign conduct.

Overview

  • Ruling 02109-2024-PHC/TC voids all actions in the case since its 2017 opening, including the July 2, 2025 accusation, and instructs the Tenth Preparatory Court to promptly review Fujimori’s status.
  • The decision passed 5–2, questioned the use of the criminal‑organization charge, and cautioned against excessive criminalization of political party activity.
  • Prosecutor José Domingo Pérez said the ruling benefits Fujimori and asked to suspend or reprogram the Susana Villarán trial to gauge the ruling’s reach.
  • The tribunal emphasized it was not declaring guilt or innocence, citing violations of the legality principle, non‑retroactivity, and unreasonable delay.
  • Fujimori welcomed the outcome, and Fuerza Popular will consider complaints against prosecutors as legal analysts point to potential spillover to other campaign‑finance cases.