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Peru's Political Turmoil: Castillo and Vizcarra Sentenced

11/28/2025

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Pedro Castillo, the former Peruvian president, was sentenced by the Supreme Court to more than 11 years in prison for attempting to dissolve Congress in 2022 on a conspiracy charge.
Martín Vizcarra, a former Peruvian president, was convicted of bribery and sentenced to 14 years, while being banned from public office for nine years.
Castillo's actions sparked nationwide protests and about 50 deaths.

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Pedro Castillo, the former Peruvian president, was sentenced by the Supreme Court to more than 11 years in prison for attempting to dissolve Congress in 2022 on a conspiracy charge.
Martín Vizcarra, a former Peruvian president, was convicted of bribery and sentenced to 14 years, while being banned from public office for nine years.
Castillo's actions sparked nationwide protests and about 50 deaths.