US EditionPeruvian ex-President Castillo is on trial for a failed attempt to dissolve Congress
- Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo is on trial for rebellion and public disorder, as announced by Jose Neyra, president of the Supreme Court's Special Criminal Chamber on March 4, 2025.
- Castillo argued that his December 7, 2022, televised speech was not an official address, claiming he did not commit the alleged crimes.
- The Prosecutor's Office seeks a 34-year prison sentence from Castillo, who claims that Congress's actions hindered his government's efforts to serve the people.
- Since his removal, protests have resulted in at least 49 deaths, highlighting the case's divisive impact in Peru.
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Pedro Castillo's Trial Begins for the State Self-Bollow in Peru: "I Never Committed a Crime of Rebellion" · Global Voices
On December 7, 2022, a political storm broke out in Peru. President Pedro Castillo then interrupted the programming and appeared on the screens of all Peruvians, reading a message that could not hide his nervousness. He announced the dissolution of Congress and decreed a government of exception. As people ran to their homes, classes were suspended, and businesses were shut down in the face of possible looting, Castillo was arrested on his way to…
Peru’s president accuses ‘bad press’ of coup plotting - Committee to Protect Journalists
Bogotá, March 4, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Peruvian President Dina Boluarte to retract her accusations that news outlets are trying to destabilize her government, and to show greater tolerance of criticism in the media. After the Peruvian Attorney General’s office ordered the search of the home of Interior Minister Juan José Santiváñez, who is under investigation for abuse of power, Boluarte in a speech Monday accused wh…
Peruvian Supreme Court Begins Trial Against Former President Pedro Castillo - teleSUR English
‘I refuse to participate in this political trial disguised as a legal trial,’ said Castillo, who faces up to 34 years in prison. On Tuesday, Jose Neyra, the president of the Supreme Court’s Special Criminal Chamber, opened the trial against former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo for the attempted coup that took place on Dec. 7, 2022. RELATED: Peru to Launch Tia Maria Mining Project This Year Castillo arrived at the courtroom specially set up i…
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