Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo Sentenced to 11.5 Years for Rebellion
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo received 11.5 years for attempting to dissolve Congress and rebellion, following his impeachment and related protests.
Overview
Former Peru President Pedro Castillo was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison for seeking to dissolve Congress and conspiracy to commit a rebellion.
Castillo's actions led to impeachment hearings, which triggered widespread mass protests across Peru, primarily among his working-class rural base.
The protests following Castillo's impeachment resulted in significant civil unrest and tragically caused at least 50 deaths among the population.
The sentencing comes after Castillo's attempt to disband the legislature, an act deemed unconstitutional and leading to charges of rebellion.
Another former Peruvian leader, Martín Vizcarra, also received a 14-year prison sentence for taking bribes, highlighting a broader issue of political corruption.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources are neutral in their coverage of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo's sentencing. They focus on reporting the factual details of the court's decision, the charges, and the sentence length. The coverage provides essential context regarding Castillo's actions, his political background, and the broader political instability in Peru, without employing loaded language or biased emphasis.
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FAQ
Pedro Castillo was sentenced for conspiracy to commit a rebellion and rebellion, specifically for his attempt to dissolve Congress as lawmakers were preparing to impeach him in 2022.
Castillo's attempt to dissolve Congress failed, leading to his impeachment, arrest, and a series of widespread protests that caused significant civil unrest and resulted in at least 49 to 50 deaths.
Pedro Castillo was replaced by his Vice President, Dina Boluarte, who was later also removed from office. The current president as of late 2025 is José Jerí, a former Congress leader.
Yes, two of Castillo's former ministers, including ex-Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, were sentenced to 11.5 years in prison for conspiracy related to the rebellion charges. Chávez has been granted asylum inside the Mexican embassy in Lima.
Another former Peruvian president, Martín Vizcarra, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for taking bribes while serving as a governor, highlighting ongoing issues of political corruption in Peru.
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