Peru’s judiciary will review the 14-year prison sentence handed down to former President Martín Vizcarra on August 20th. The conviction stems from charges of passive bribery related to two infrastructure projects: the Lomas de Ilo land development and the Moquegua Regional Hospital. Vizcarra was found guilty of illicitly benefiting from these projects while in office. The upcoming ruling will determine whether his sentence is upheld. The cases involve allegations of corruption and improper influence in the awarding of contracts. A confirmation of the sentence would likely prevent Vizcarra from holding public office in the future. The judicial process has been closely watched as a test of accountability for high-ranking officials in Peru.