Pedro Castillo, ex-president of Peru, sentenced to 11.5 years for rebellion after trying to dissolve Congress in 2022 amid political chaos.
Peru's Congress voted to remove President Jeri amid corruption investigations linked to undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen. Jeri, who assumed office in October, denies wrongdoing. The move follows a series of political upheavals in a country with a history of rapid leadership changes, just ahead of April elections.
Peru has seen political instability and rising crime influence its ongoing presidential election. The first round has resulted in a fragmented field with no clear frontrunner, and a runoff is expected. The election also reintroduces a bicameral Congress, adding complexity to the process.
Peru's presidential race is still undecided five days after voting, with results showing Keiko Fujimori leading narrowly over Rafael Lopez Aliaga. The count continues amid allegations of fraud, but EU observers find no evidence. A runoff is scheduled for June 7, as vote counts from rural and overseas areas are still pending.
Peru's presidential election has resulted in a tight race with Keiko Fujimori leading, but vote counting continues due to logistical problems. A runoff is scheduled for June 7, with the final candidates yet to be confirmed. The election follows a period of political instability and interim leadership.
Peru's presidential election results remain unresolved as delays in ballot delivery and vote counting lead to police raids on electoral officials. Corvetto resigns to restore confidence, while candidates accuse each other of fraud. Final results are expected by May 15, with a runoff scheduled for June 7.