REACTION: Peru’s Castillo Arrested After Failed Self-Coup; What’s Next?
By
AQ Editors
Dina Boluarte is the new president of Peru, after Castillo's impeachment.
Ahead of an impeachment vote on December 7, now former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dissolved Congress and stated that he would install a "government of exception" to rule by decree until a new Congress was established. Congress continued the vote regardless and impeached Castillo, elevating his vice president, Dina Boluarte, to the presidency. Castillo had also announced a reorganization of the judiciary, enforced a curfew and ordered citizens to turn in their firearms. AQ asked observers to share their reaction. We will update the page as developments arise. Luis Miguel...
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