Wealthy Peru presidential candidate accused of buying votes
Wealthy Peru presidential candidate accused of buying votes
By AFP 35 mins ago.
Cesar Acuna, a millionaire who is among the favorites in Peru's presidential race, could be disqualified for giving money to voters, officials said Monday.
The National Voting Affairs Office (ONPE) on Monday said it launched an investigation of videos shown on TV Panorama, in which Acuna is seen apparently offering 10,000 soles (2,800 dollars) to people at a market in Lima to build a retaining wall and protect their homes from mudslides.
Giving money to voters is illegal in Peru.
"I want to share what God has given me for your retaining wall," Acuna is heard to say in part.
In another clip, the businessman who owns three universities and reports an income of 16 million dollars a year offers 5,000 soles (1,400 dollars) to a young man with a disability.
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