The 53-year-old has been behind bars since Dec 7, after attempting to dissolve parliament and rule by decree. Read more at straitstimes.com.
LIMA - A Peruvian judge on Thursday extended former president Pedro Castillo’s pre-trial detention from 18 to 36 months, the Supreme Court said.was already being held over charges of rebellion, to which prosecutors on Wednesday added criminal organisation, collusion and influence trafficking.
The 53-year-old has been behind bars since Dec 7 when he was arrested after attempting to dissolve parliament and rule by decree.Since coming to power in July 2021, he faced vehement political opposition on all fronts and investigations started almost immediately into numerous graft claims. that have left at least 54 people dead and some 600 injured from clashes between demonstrators and security forces.They also want immediate elections, a new constitution and the dissolution of parliament.
Speaking at his virtual hearing on Wednesday, the former rural school teacher and union leader said: “I strongly and categorically deny being responsible for and part of a criminal network.More On This Topic
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