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José Pedro Castillo Terrones (Spanish: [xoˈse ˈpeðɾo kasˈtiʝo teˈrones] ⓘ; born 19 October 1969) is a Peruvian politician, former elementary school teacher, and union leader who served as the President of Peru from 28 July 2021 to 7 December 2022.
Dec 7, 2022 · Ahead of an impeachment vote by Congress, Pedro Castillo tried to dissolve the government and seize power. The attempt ended with his ouster and arrest.
Dec 8, 2022 · In a dramatic turn of events in Peru, Pedro Castillo, who less than 24 hours ago was president, is in police custody facing likely charges of rebellion. His fall from power was swift.
Jun 12, 2024 · Pedro Castillo (born October 19, 1969, Puña, Chota, Peru) is a Peruvian politician, union leader, and schoolteacher who served as president of Peru from 2021 to 2022, when he was removed from office by the Congress of the Republic.
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Jul 28, 2021 · Born in a tiny village in one of Peru's poorest areas, Pedro Castillo grew up helping his illiterate parents with farm work. As a young student, he had to walk for more than two hours to reach...
Dec 8, 2022 · Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo has been arrested after he was removed from office by the Congress in an impeachment trial. Left-wing leader Castillo announced on Wednesday that he was...
Dec 9, 2022 · People clash with riot police during a demonstration demanding the release of ex-President Pedro Castillo and the closure of the Peruvian Congress in Lima on Thursday, a day after Castillo's ...
