Pedro Castillo Sentenced to 11.5 Years in Prison

A Peruvian court has sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to 11 years and five months in prison for attempting to dissolve Congress in December 2022 amid impeachment proceedings. This decision follows Castillo’s controversial actions, which were deemed a “self-coup,” leading to his removal and arrest on the same day. Castillo’s presidency lasted only 16 months and was marked by political turmoil and protests, particularly after his ousting. He will serve his sentence at Barbadillo Prison, joining several other former presidents convicted of corruption.

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