lawmakers vote to oust President #Castillo after #Congress shut-down threat

Peru has been through years of political turmoil, which came to a head when Mr #Castillo was arrested last month for trying to dissolve #Congress.

Peru has been through years of political turmoil, which came to a head when Mr #Castillo was arrested last month for trying to dissolve #Congress.

Before the third impeachment #effort on December 7, #Castillo tried to dissolve Congress and rule by decree

Thousands of protesters in Peru have converged in the capital Lima to show support for ousted former President Pedro #Castillo and to demand the #resignation of current President Dina Boluarte.

Supporters of former President Pedro #Castillo calling for his successor’s #resignation are taking their protest to Lima.

Peru has ordered the Mexican #ambassador to leave within 72 hours after #Mexico granted asylum to the family of ousted Peruvian #President Pedro #Castillo.

#Peru lawmakers vote to oust President #Castillo after #Congress shut-down threat