Daniel Belizario Urresti Elera
PerupoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Daniel Urresti is a Peruvian politician and former Minister of the Interior who gained notoriety for his controversial legal battles surrounding the assassination of journalist Hugo Bustíos in 1988. He was convicted in 2023 and sentenced to 12 years in prison for the crime. However, in a recent ruling, the Constitutional Tribunal of Peru declared his conviction null and ordered his immediate release, citing that the charges against him had prescribed and did not constitute a crime against humanity under the prevailing laws. Urresti's case has been a focal point in discussions about justice for journalists in Peru and the application of legal statutes regarding crimes committed before the ratification of international treaties.
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Daniel Urresti is a candidate for the Mayor of Lima representing Podemos Perú, facing a challenge to his candidacy.
Daniel Urresti: JEE de Lima Centro admite a trámite tacha presentada contra exministro para la Alcaldía de Lima Podemos Perú Elecciones Regionales y Municipales 2026Peru· 2026-08-05
Daniel Urresti was declared free by the Constitutional Tribunal after his 12-year prison sentence for the murder of journalist Hugo Bustíos was annulled.
Daniel Urresti: Los argumentos del TC para ordenar su libertad y qué acciones tomará la familia del periodista Hugo BustíosPeru· 2026-02-21
