Impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte begins
Summary
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has started in Manila over allegations including corruption and plotting against President Ferdinand Marcos. The trial may decide if she can run for president in 2028 and is taking place amidst political conflicts between Duterte and Marcos supporters.Key Facts
- Vice President Sara Duterte is being impeached on charges of corruption, bribery, and an assassination plot.
- She denies all allegations and is not appearing in person but is represented by lawyers.
- The impeachment trial is held by the Philippine Senate, with a two-thirds vote needed to remove her and ban her from future office.
- Duterte is considered a leading candidate for the 2028 Philippine presidential election.
- The impeachment is the second complaint after an earlier one was dismissed by the Supreme Court.
- Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos come from two powerful political families; they once allied but are now in conflict.
- The trial is happening amid political turmoil, including the arrest of a Duterte ally senator and violence in the Senate building.
- Several senators involved have ties to past controversial police actions related to the so-called "war on drugs."
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