The article reviews the troubled legacy of numerous former presidents of Peru, beginning with Alberto Fujimori and extending to recent leaders like José Jerí. It discusses the serious legal challenges that these former leaders have faced, painting a picture of a deep-rooted crisis in Peru's political institutions. Judicial proceedings against them generally revolve around allegations of corruption, human rights violations, and other serious crimes, emphasizing the ongoing struggle with corrupt practices at high levels of government.

Fujimori, who served from 1990 to 2000, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for various serious crimes, including homicide and aggravated kidnapping, stemming from political violence and abuses during his presidency. After his controversial human rights abuses, he was released on humanitarian grounds in December 2023 but passed away shortly after in 2024. Alejandro Toledo, president from 2001 to 2006, faced a different set of charges, being sentenced to over 20 years in connection with the infamous Odebrecht corruption scandal, demonstrating the widespread risks associated with political office in Peru.

The narrative of these legal issues continues with other recent former presidents and illustrates the ongoing political turbulence in Peru. The article points out how these cases not only reflect individual failings but also indicate systematic corruption that pervades the country’s governance. The persistence of these problems calls into question the capacity of Peru's political institutions to recover and regain public trust, suggesting a troubling outlook for the country’s future stability and governance.