Carlos Ramos Heredia

Carlos Ramos Heredia is a Peruvian lawyer and former public prosecutor who gained notoriety for his tenure as the Fiscal de la Nación (Chief Prosecutor) from 2013 until his removal in 2014. His dismissal came amid a backdrop of political turmoil and corruption scandals, particularly related to the high-profile Lava Jato investigation, which exposed widespread corruption in several Latin American countries. Ramos Heredia's controversial leadership and the circumstances surrounding his ousting reflect the ongoing instability within Peru's judicial system, which has been a focal point of political debate.