Chilean judge Orlando Alvarez on Tuesday refused to release former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori from custody while the judge considers an extradition request for Fujimori . The decision means Fujimori, who is being...
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Chile court interrogates ex-Peru president Fujimori as extradition process continues
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori was interrogated for four hours Tuesday as part of Chilean Supreme Court judge Orlando Alvarez's process to determine whether he will recommend his extradition to Peru. Fujimori, who fled...
Peru's National Election Council formally announced Tuesday that former president Alberto Fujimori is banned from participating in the April 9 presidential election. The council's decision came after Fujimori registered as a presidential candidate [JURIST...
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori , who fled to Japan after a corruption scandal in 2000, registered through intermediaries to run for president of Peru again Friday, shortly after a Chilean judge detained him indefinitely...
Ex-Peru president Fujimori denied bail in Chile while extradition request considered
A Chilean judge said Friday that former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori should be held indefinitely until Chile evaluates an extradition request from Peru, rejecting a defense request to free Fujimori on bail. The former...
Peru asks Chile to extradite Fujimori on rights, corruption charges
Peru formally requested the extradition of former president Alberto Fujimori from Chile Tuesday so that he can face 12 charges including authorizing an illegal death squad, abuse of power and corruption. The...
Peru approves charges against Fujimori ahead of extradition bid
The government of Peru has approved 12 of the 17 charges proposed by the country's Supreme Court against former president Alberto Fujimori , currently detained in Chile after being arrested there in November...
Chile high court affirms Fujimori detention pending extradition
Chile's high court voted 5-0 Monday to uphold a lower court decision detaining former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori as he fights extradition to Peru. He will remain in custody until Peru requests...
Peru high court rejects prosecutor attempt at Fujimori extradition
Peru's Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a prosecutor's request to extradite former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori from Chile so that he can face corruption and human rights charges in Peru. Supreme Court Justice Jose Luis Lecaros denied...
Ex-Peruvian president Fujimori loses challenge to Chile detention
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori lost his appeal in a Chilean court Tuesday in his legal effort to be released from custody as he fights his extradition to Peru on charges of corruption...