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Peru's embattled president Kuczynski announces resignation

Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski leaves the government palace in Lima after recording a televised message announcing his resignation. (Courtesy)

Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski leaves the government palace in Lima after recording a televised message announcing his resignation

The 79-year-old former Wall Street banker, under fire over his links to Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, denied allegations of bribe-taking but said his resignation was "the best thing for the country."

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