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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sentenced for conspiracy

Peru Castillo Trial - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Peru's Supreme Court sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to 11.5 years in prison for conspiracy to commit a rebellion in 2022, when he tried to dissolve the Congress as lawmakers prepared to impeach him.

A special panel of the highest court also banned Castillo,56, from public office for two years. He has been in custody since being arrested in December 2022.

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