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Why was Vizcarra banned from holding public office for 10 years in April 2021?

  • For corruption

  • For influence peddling

  • For "jumping the line" to get a COVID-19 vaccine

  • No reason was given

Answer

Vizcarra was banned from holding public office for 10 years in April 2021 for "jumping the line" to get a COVID-19 vaccine. He had received the vaccine ahead of other senior politicians and members of the public, despite not being in the high-risk category. This led to public outrage and calls for Vizcarra's resignation.
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