Former Peruvian President García dies after shooting self to avoid arrest

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Peru’s former president Alan Garcia died on Wednesday at a hospital in Lima after shooting himself as police arrived at his house to arrest him in connection with a bribery probe, authorities said on Wednesday.

Garcia, who had repeatedly denied wrongdoing, was 69. On Twitter, President Martin Vizcarra said he was dismayed by the death of Garcia and sent his condolences to members of his family.


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