11:19 | Montevideo (Uruguay), Dec. 3.
Uruguayan Government has rejected an asylum request by former President Alan Garcia, the Oriental Republic's Head of State Tabare Vazquez informed on Monday.
According to
Uruguay-based newspaper El Pais, Vazquez gave a press conference this morning to comment on the request. He was joined by Foreign Affairs Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa.
"We will not grant political asylum to Alan Garcia," the top official stated.
The Uruguayan President reviewed the case, which had gained special significance in recent days. In addition, he affirmed his administration read and assessed the documents sent by the Peruvian Government a few days ago.
Likewise, he remarked his decision was purely based on legal considerations.
On the other hand, Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Nestor Popolizio reported that Garcia left Uruguayan Ambassador Carlos Barros' residence after being notified of the decision.
As is known, Brazilian construction giant and corruption-tainted Odebrecht allegedly paid bribes to secure the Lima Metro Line 1 contract during Garcia's presidency (2006-2011).
Alan Garcia served as President of Peru between 1985-1990 and 2006-2011.
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Published: 12/3/2018