Peru’s National Police Hold Pedro Castillo After Impeachment

Peru President Castillo Accused of Coup
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Peru’s national police are holding former President Pedro Castillo after congress voted for his impeachment, according to a tweet from the law enforcement agency.

Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to impeach Castillo after he announced the dissolution of congress, an action that faced immediate backlash including the resignation of his own ministers.