He took office after predecessor Manuel Merino was forced to resign amid mass demonstrations against Peru's political class. The vaccine scandal — that some in the Andean country are already calling "Vacuna-gate" (vacuna means vaccine in Spanish) — emerged last week after an investigation by local news organization Willax TV. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (2016-18) is currently under house arrest for his related role in the Odebrecht corruption scandal, which he denies. Authorities are moving forward with an investigation against Vizcarra over the vaccine scandal and Toledo will likely be tried if he returns to the country. Like many Peruvians, Ugaz is hoping for a major change from Peru's political turmoil and much-criticized handling of the coronavirus.

Source: CNN February 18, 2021 11:03 UTC