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Peru's Castillo survives impeachment vote in Congress

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Pedro Castillo survived his second impeachment attempt. He characterized the accusations against him as speculation and argued that none could be substantiated. The votes of at least 87 of the 130 lawmakers were needed to remove the president. Fifty-five voted in favor, 54 against and 19 abstained.

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News18 India

Peru's President Pedro Castillo Faces 2nd Impeachment Attempt in 8 Months

The lawmakers seeking to remove Castillo note he is the subject of three preliminary investigations into possible corruption, which under Peruvian law cannot proceed until he is out of office

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Peru's president survives 2nd impeachment effort in 8 months

Pedro Castillo, Peru's embattled president, avoided joining the South American nation's list of impeached leaders as opposition lawmakers Monday night failed to get enough votes to remove him from office eight months into his term.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Peru's president faces 2nd impeachment attempt in 8 months

Peru’s embattled president has defended himself before Congress as he faces the possibility of joining the South American nation’s list of impeached leaders only eight months into his term

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Peru's Castillo survives impeachment vote in Congress

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo survived on Monday an impeachment vote in Congress that fell short of the votes needed to oust the leftist leader eight months after he took office. Overall, 55 lawmakers out of 130 in the unicameral Congress voted in favor of the impeachment. Congress needed 87 votes to oust Castillo.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Peru's president survives 2nd impeachment effort in 8 months

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pedro Castillo, Peru’s embattled president, avoided joining the South American nation’s list of impeached leaders as opposition lawmakers Monday night failed to get enough votes to

2 years ago·United States

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