Peru president to face graft probe when term ends

Peruvian state prosecutors have said they intend to open a corruption investigation into President Martin Vizcarra when his term ends in July next year. "We have decided that there are reasons to investigate the president of the Republic," said a statement Friday from the prosecutors' office, based on a report from a provincial colleague focusing on public sector corruption. The head of state enjoys immunity from prosecution, meaning the investigation is suspended until he leaves office on July 28, 2021, the statement said. Vizcarra last month survived an impeachment vote in Congress that was launched over the allegations.