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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liam James

Peru’s president Pedro Castillo removed from office by Congress and accused of sedition

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Peruvian president Pedro Castillo has been removed from office after trying to dissolve Congress to avoid impeachment over corruption allegations.

He was replaced by his vice president Dina Boluarte, who becomes the Andean nation’s first-ever female leader, inheriting a highly unstable political arena.

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