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Peru president sacks justice minister over judicial corruption scandal

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AFP Lima
Last Updated : Jul 14 2018 | 2:05 PM IST

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra dismissed Justice Minister Salvador Heresi yesterday after the publication of a series of audio recordings that sparked a scandal over the sale of sentences and influence peddling.

"For the health of the justice system reform, I've asked minister Heresi to resign," said Vizcarra on Twitter. "The period Peru is going through requires firm action."

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First Published: Jul 14 2018 | 2:05 PM IST

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