Peru: New President Sworn In, Predecessor Castillo Arrested

Peru: New President Sworn In, Predecessor Castillo Arrested

Eurasia Review

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Peru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested after his ousting from office in an impeachment trial following his last-ditch bid to cling to power by dissolving Congress. 

Ignoring Castillo's attempt to shut down the legislature by decree, lawmakers...

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