La anulación del juicio contra Keiko Fujimori es una derrota sin atenuantes para varios magistrados. | OPINION | EL COMERCIO PERÚ

Key Points

The Peruvian judicial system's decision to annul the trial against Keiko Fujimori and nearly 50 others in the 'Caso Cocteles' represents a major setback for the prosecution.

While not resulting in an acquittal, the annulment forces a return to the intermediate stage of the process, undermining the prosecution's credibility and raising questions about their competence and potential ulterior motives.

Critique of the Prosecution

• The prosecution's hasty and flawed accusation, riddled with visible defects that required repeated patching.
• Accusations against individuals like Ricardo Briceño, former president of Confiep, were made without sufficient evidence.
• The timeline of the case, particularly its proximity to the 2021 elections, fuels speculation about extralegal motives.

The court's decision also criticized the excessive length of the process, causing disruption to the lives of over 40 defendants.

Judge's Role and Conclusion

Judge Víctor Zúñiga's failure to ensure the prosecution's compliance with necessary requirements is also highlighted as a contributing factor to the case's downfall. The article calls for self-reflection and reform within the Peruvian Ministry of Public and Judicial system.