The Odebrecht scandal has arrived in Peru. The construction company, accused of taking part in major bribery schemes in its home market of Brazil and in other countries, has formally admitted making improper payments in Peru. As a result, the first arrests have been made and the first political skirmishes are being fought. The administrations of no less than three former Peruvian presidents are now under scrutiny for bribe taking. The current administration of President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski appears to be in the clear – but paradoxically, it could still suffer significant political damage as a result of the scandal. End of preview - This article contains approximately 1277 words.
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