Peru’s Former Pres. Impeached, Arrested

Former President Pedro Castillo was arrested, Wednesday, for the “alleged crime of rebellion”, the Public Prosecutor’s Office announced in a statement.
President Castillo announced plans to dissolve Congress and install an emergency government. He also called for parliamentary elections to work on a new constitution, which is described as an “attempted coup d’état.”
Consequently, a majority of 101 members in the 130-person legislative body voted to impeach the former leader.
Dina Boluarte took office as the new president of Peru on the same day, to become the country’s first female president.
Castillo has faced a cascade of investigations including masterminding corruption schemes, leading criminal network, peddling influence in the process of promoting officers in both the armed forces and national police, as well as using his position for his personal gains.
Castillo has consistently denied all accusations and reaffirmed his willingness to assist with any investigation.