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Peru congress votes to start Castillo impeachment process

Peru’s congress approved the start of impeachment proceedings against President Pedro Castillo, the second such attempt to oust him in four months.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2022

Peru Congress approves impeachment trial against Castillo

Peru’s Congress on Monday approved the start of impeachment proceedings against embattled President Pedro Castillo, amid low popularity and allegations of corruption.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Peru lawmakers launch new impeachment attempt as Castillo seeks Cabinet confirmation

Peruvian lawmakers on Tuesday introduced an impeachment motion to try to oust President Pedro Castillo, the second formal attempt to remove the leftist leader, on the same day his latest Cabinet sought a confirmation vote from the legislature.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Peru’s prime minister to step down after allegations of domestic violence

Héctor Valer confirms resignation just four days after being named for the post

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022

Peru's latest PM resigns amid past domestic violence reports

Peru’s newly named prime minister has resigned a day after President Pedro Castillo announced that he will renew his Cabinet yet again amid the biggest crisis since his administration began

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

Peru PM confirms departure after four days on job; Castillo faces Cabinet reshuffle

Peruvian Prime Minister Hector Valer confirmed on Saturday that he is departing just four days after being named to the post, following allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife, creating a new leadership vacuum in the Andean nation.

Reuters · Feb 5, 2022

Peru's Castillo says he will reshuffle Cabinet, days after naming new PM

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo said on Friday that he will reshuffle his Cabinet, named just three days ago, after his pick for prime minister was widely condemned over allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

Turmoil worries Peru as president again overhauls Cabinet

Turmoil in Peru’s government is boiling after President Pedro Castillo overhauled his Cabinet this week for a third time in six months and then it quickly emerged his new prime minister has faced domestic violence claims

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Peru PM denies domestic violence allegations as new crisis heats up

Peru's new prime minister, Hector Valer, denied on Thursday that he had beat his daughter and late wife - the subject of two police complaints - as the country's third Cabinet in six months appeared to be on increasingly shaky ground.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

Peru PM eyes popular vote on new constitution in 2026 election

Peru's new Prime Minister Hector Valer said on Wednesday that he hopes to consult the country in the next presidential election - set for 2026 - on whether Peruvians would like to redraft their constitution, a campaign promise of President Pedro Castillo.

Reuters · Feb 2, 2022