As is known, said decision was communicated by the
U.S. Department of State through diplomatic channels to Peru last Tuesday.
Via its social media channels, the Peruvian government agency indicated that said resolution is a recognition of the full validity of institutions in the South American country, as well as of the justice system's independence, and the firm commitment of the State in the fight against corruption and impunity.
This will allow the ex-top official to have the possibility of voluntarily surrendering to U.S. authorities and, thus, facilitate the judicial procedure for his return to the country, the magistrate indicated.
Alejandro Toledo —who resides in the U.S.— is being investigated by the Peruvian justice for having allegedly received a bribe worth nearly US$32 million from the Brazilian Odebrecht company to favor it in the bidding for the Interoceanic Highway while he was President of the Republic (2001-2006).
On February 8, 2017, Peruvian Judge Richard Concepcion Carhuancho ordered 18-month preventive detention for Toledo, as well as his international capture.