Tag: Pedro Castillo

Tuesday, December 13th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Castillo criticizes Boluarte, says he will remain loyal to the people

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Terrones Monday said he was being “kidnapped” and insisted Dina Boluarte, who was sworn in after his impeachment, was a “usurper.”
Monday, December 12th 2022 - 19:34 UTC
Protesters in Peru seize Arequipa airport in demand of Castillo's release

Supporters of deposed President Pedro Castillo Terrones have seized the airport at the Peruvian town of Arequipa in a move to demand the resignation of Vice President Dina Boluarte, who was sworn in as the new head of state following the Peru Libre leader's impeachment after he announced he was dissolving Parliament.
Monday, December 12th 2022 - 10:42 UTC
Protests in Peru leave 2 dead and many wounded among Castillo supporters

At least two people have been reported killed in demonstrations throughout Peru opposing the government of President Dina Boluarte, who was sworn in last week after Congress impeached Pedro Castillo Terrones following his attempt to dissolve Parliament.
Thursday, December 8th 2022 - 08:58 UTC
Boluarte becomes Peru's first-ever female president

Dina Boluarte Wednesday became the first woman ever to hold the position of President of Peru after she was sworn in following the impeachment and arrest of Pedro Castillo Terrones for trying to stage a coup d'état.
Thursday, December 8th 2022 - 08:40 UTC
Castillo housed at same detention center as fellow former President Fujimori

Peru's Prosecutor's Office Wednesday announced the arrest of former president Pedro Castillo Terrones for the “commission of an act in flagrancy” after his failed attempt to dissolve Parliament and his ensuing impeachment by Congress.
Thursday, December 8th 2022 - 08:31 UTC
Pacific Alliance Summit called off after political crisis in Peru

Due to Wednesday's events in Lima, the Pacific Alliance Summit scheduled to take place later this month at the Peruvian capital has been postponed yet again, Mexico's Foreign Ministry announced.
Wednesday, December 7th 2022 - 20:26 UTC
Peru's Congress impeaches Castillo; Boluarte to be sworn in

Peru's Vice President Dina Boluarte is to be sworn in later Wednesday as the new President after the motion to vacate (impeach) Pedro Castillo Terrones was approved by 101 votes in favor, six against, and 10 abstentions, citing a “moral incapacity” following his coup attempt. Boluarte will be the first woman ever to hold that office
Wednesday, December 7th 2022 - 19:15 UTC
Peru: Pedro Castillo detained by police after coup attempt

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was arrested by the authorities after he dissolved the Congress of Peru on Wednesday. The accused as the leader of a “criminal organization” was approached in the street, in downtown Lima, by police officers when he was leaving the Government headquarters, it was reported by local media.
Wednesday, December 7th 2022 - 18:44 UTC
Castillo stages coup d'état in Peru, announces emergency gov't

Hours before Congress was to vote on a new motion to depose Pedro Castillo Terrones as President of Peru, the incumbent head of state Wednesday dissolved Parliament and announced he was starting an “emergency government.” Hours later, the chief of the Government was arrested by the authorities in Lima.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 22:42 UTC
New impeachment request filed against Peruvian President

The Peruvian Congress presented on Tuesday a request to dismiss president Pedro Castillo Terrones, for his alleged “moral incapacity” to hold office for the third time since he arrived the office, 16 months ago.