Peru’s Ex-President Castillo To Be Jailed For 18 Months. Protesters Declare ‘Insurgency’

 

Al Jazeera: Peru court extends ex-President Castillo’s jail time by 18 months 

Pedro Castillo’s arrest on charges of ‘rebellion’ and ‘conspiracy’ has fuelled a political crisis. 

Peru’s Supreme Court has granted a request to extend former President Pedro Castillo’s imprisonment for 18 months, as the authorities make their case against him on accusations of “rebellion” and “conspiracy”. 

The decision on Thursday is expected to further inflame political turmoil and protests that have roiled the South American nation since Castillo’s impeachment and detention last week. 

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WNU Editor: There is nothing much that this bloc can do right now .... Latin American leftist bloc closes ranks behind deposed Peruvian president (Reuters). 

Peru’s Ex-President Castillo To Be Jailed For 18 Months  

Peruvian judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president -- AP  

Peru's ousted ex-president Castillo to remain in prison for 18 months -- France 24  

Peru’s ex-president Castillo to be jailed for 18 months as protesters declare ‘insurgency’ -- CNN  

Castillo jail term extended as Peru protest death toll hits 15 -- Reuters 

Peru judge orders ex-President Castillo to remain in detention for 18 months -- Axios  

Timeline: Peru’s political crisis since removal of Pedro Castillo -- Al Jazeera

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