Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Perus long-standing reputation for prosecuting and imprisoning former leaders has entered a new chapter as the countrys top court moved to halt criminal investigations against President Dina Boluarte. The decision, announced on August 19, 2025, marks a significant legal precedent in the nation, where political instability has often intersected with judicial action, resulting in a turbulent political landscape that has left multiple presidents behind bars.

The Constitutional Tribunal of Peru ruled in favor of Boluarte, imposing strict limitations on the prosecution of sitting presidents. The tribunals decision mandates that all ongoing criminal investigations against Boluarte – which cover a spectrum of seriou...