Peru's then-presidential candidate Ollanta Humala (R) walks next to his campaign adviser Martin Belaunde Lossio as he greets supporters during a rally in Tacna in this March 27, 2006 file photo. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
LIMA (Reuters) - The government of Peruvian President Ollanta Humala said on Wednesday it would ask Bolivia to extradite a former advisor to face corruption charges in a scandal that threatens to erode Humala's popularity.
An extradition request will soon be sent to La Paz, Prime Minister Ana Jara said on local broadcaster RPP as critics accused the government of demurring to shield its former ally.
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