Peru's Former President Alan Garcia Shot Himself

Published on April 20, 2019
Peru's former president Alan Garcia shot himself in the head to avoid arrest in connection with alleged bribes from Brazilian builder Odebrecht, taking his own life, in the most dramatic turn
Peru's Former President Alan Garcia Shot Himself

yet in Latin America's largest graft scandal. 

Details:

  • Alan Garcia served two terms as Peru's president, from 1985 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2011.
  • Garcia was one of nine people whom a judge had ordered arrested in connection with the bribery investigation into Odebrecht.

About Peru:

  • Peru is a South American country with its capital as Lima.
  • The currency of Peru is Sol.
  • Its current President is Martín Vizcarra and its current Prime Minister is Salvador del Solar.

Question:

Q. Which former president of Peru shot himself in the head to avoid arrest in connection with alleged bribes?
a. Alan Garcia

b. John Garcia
c. Alex Garcia
d. Jason Garcia
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