Ollanta Humala was the President of Peru from 2011 to 2016 .Ollanta Humala, the former President of Peru, was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for money laundering case
H is background and career:
- Early Life and Military Career: Born in 1962, Ollanta Humala joined the Peruvian Army in the 1980s. He participated in military operations during the internal conflict in Peru .
- Political Activities: In 2000, Humala led a brief military rebellion against then-President Alberto Fujimori . He later entered politics and ran for president in 2006 but was defeated .
- Presidency (2011-2016): Humala won the presidential election in 2011 . As president, he pursued moderate policies, focusing on social inclusion and economic growth .
- Post-Presidency: After leaving office, Humala faced legal challenges and investigations related to alleged corruption and campaign finance irregularities .
- Recent News: In April 2024, Ollanta Humala’s wife, Nadine Heredia, was appointed as the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in New York. This appointment has sparked controversy in Peru, with some political sectors questioning the decision and suggesting that Heredia should be barred from holding public office due to ongoing legal issues in the country .
