Two former Peruvian presidents jailed in two days
Summary
Two former presidents of Peru, Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra, received prison sentences for crimes committed during their terms in office. Castillo was sentenced to 11 years for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule alone in 2022, while Vizcarra was sentenced to 14 years for taking bribes. Both cases are part of a series of legal actions against former Peruvian leaders.Key Facts
- Pedro Castillo, a former president of Peru, received an 11-year prison sentence for trying to dissolve Congress and take control in 2022.
- The Supreme Court found Castillo guilty of "conspiracy to commit rebellion."
- Martín Vizcarra was sentenced to 14 years in prison for accepting over $600,000 in bribes when he was a regional governor.
- Vizcarra maintained his innocence despite the conviction.
- Castillo's sentence followed a day after Vizcarra's, marking a quick succession of actions against former leaders.
- Castillo's arrest led to protests in 2022 among his supporters, resulting in at least 50 deaths.
- Other former Peruvian presidents have also faced jail time for corruption, including Ollanta Humala and Alejandro Toledo.
- Recent political instability in Peru includes protests and the removal of President Dina Boluarte for alleged corruption.
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