Peru’s Congress has removed President Pedro Castillo from office

Peru’s Congress has removed President Pedro Castillo from office

Peru’s Congress removed President Pedro Castillo from office Wednesday, voting to replace him with the vice president, shortly after Castillo decreed the dissolution of the legislature ahead of a scheduled vote to oust him. The national ombudsman’s office, Constitutional Tribunal and Supreme Court called Castillo’s move to dissolve the Congress a coup, although at least … Read more

Peru president faces calls to resign after three protesters killed

Peru president faces calls to resign after three protesters killed

Lima: The head of Peru’s Congress has called for the “immediate resignation” of interim president Manuel Merino after a violent crackdown on protests against his new government left at least three dead and more than 60 injured. Thousands have taken to the streets in days of protests against Merino following the ouster of his popular … Read more