The public prosecutor’s office confirmed late on Wednesday that Castillo had been arrested and charged with allegedly “breaching constitutional order”, after he was accused of an attempted coup and seen fleeing the presidential palace.
Earlier in the day, the country’s national police tweeted that “former president” Pedro Castillo had been detained, shortly after congress voted to remove him.
The vote came after Castillo ordered a night-time curfew and the reorganisation of the judiciary and prosecutor’s office, which is investigating him for alleged corruption and influence trafficking – charges which he denies.
Castillo’s vice-president, Dina Boluarte, described the move as a coup attempt, and hours later was sworn in as the new president, becoming the first female head of state in Peru’s history.
Boluarte called for a political truce and the installation of a national unity government. “What I ask for is a space, a time to rescue the country,” she said.
The day of high drama put an end to Castillo’s tumultuous 17 months in power, which has already seen five cabinets, more than 80 ministers, six criminal investigations and two failed attempts to impeach him.
In a televised speech, Castillo said he would temporarily shut down congress, launch a “government of exception” to rule by decree and called for new legislative elections.
from theguardian.com
Bye to Leftist Pedro.
ReplyDeleteHe was too rebellious, obvious danger in a short while.
Fuerto Castillo Corrupto!
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What a president 😳😳😳
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The people tried. He had guts. If it were some other country, he would have remained in power and ran the country like his family business. They knew things would get worse if they didn’t act.
ReplyDeleteI knew Peruvian President was a clown, from when he declared a national holiday, just because Fireboy and Ed sang, "Peru don dey para"
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DeleteI wish that we can do this here
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