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Martín Vizcarra Discharged After Renal Procedures, Returned to Barbadillo Under INPE Custody

He remains under penitentiary control to serve a 14-year bribery sentence.

Overview

  • INPE confirmed on February 5 that Vizcarra was released from a Jesús María clinic and transferred immediately to the Barbadillo prison in Ate.
  • During his hospitalization, doctors performed a urology surgery followed by a second procedure to stabilize his condition, and he was cleared as stable for transfer.
  • Brother Mario Vizcarra said the left kidney is functioning at about 15% and reported that removal of the organ was not required.
  • He had been hospitalized since around January 20–21 after severe colic caused by a renal obstruction, according to official and media reports.
  • Authorities say he will remain under medical monitoring in prison and continue specialized treatment, as Perú Primero supporters gathered outside the clinic during his departure.