Tag: Juan Carlos Checkley

• Friday, March 10th 2023 - 10:35 UTC

  Castillo's pre-trial detention extended to 36 months

  

  Peruvian Supreme Court Justice Juan Carlos Checkley Thursday extended former President Pedro Castillo Terrones' pre-trial detention to 36 months. The former head of state is held at the Barbadillo Prison next to fellow former President Alberto Fujimori after being impeached for trying to close Congress and rule by decree. Castillo is also under investigation for acts of corruption committed during his time in office.