Castillo

Former President Castillo’s nephew turns himself in to justice

Published on: January 29, 2024
18:21

Lima, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) Former President Pedro Castillo’s nephew Fray Vasquez Castillo was transferred on Monday to the Peruvian capital under a court order of two years of preventive detention, after surrendering to the police in the southern Puno City.

Paraguay calls for inclusive and respectful understanding in Peru

Published on: December 16, 2022
10:58

Asuncion, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) Paraguay called for an "inclusive and respectful" exchange in Peru, given the situation created after the coup d'état by the Congress against Constitutional President Pedro Castillo, a local newspaper published on Friday.

Congress of Peru opens way to prolong the prison of former president

Published on: December 12, 2022
07:38

Lima, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office is empowered to request up to 36 months of preventive detention for former President Pedro Castillo, after Congress decided to deprive him of his immunity as as such.

President of Peru denounces attempt to imprison his wife

Published on: August 22, 2022
07:48

Lima, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) President of Peru Pedro Castillo confirmed the imminence of the arrest of his wife, Lilia Paredes, while his putative daughter, Yenifer Paredes, is still in detention being investigated for corruption.

Nicaragua speaks out at UN for nuclear weapons elimination

Published on: August 4, 2022
16:21

Managua, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua on Thursday spoke out at UN for the pressing need of eliminating nuclear weapons, according to the Nicaraguan Permanent Representative to the UN Jaime Hermida Castillo, while reiterating his nation's commitment to nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Attempt to remove President of Peru fails

Published on: March 29, 2022
07:46

Lima, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) A parliamentary motion that sought to remove President Pedro Castillo from power failed as a result of being rejected by the Peruvian Parliament by 73 votes against 55.

Miguel Diaz-Canel congratulates Peruvian president-elect

Published on: July 20, 2021
12:27

Havana, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday congratulated Peruvian President-elect Pedro Castillo, who won the second round of elections (June 6) with large popular support.

Peru expects official proclamation of Castillo next week

Published on: July 10, 2021
10:59

Lima, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) A legal representative of Peru's virtual president-elect, Pedro Castillo, said on Saturday he expects the proclamation of the new president next week, while the defeated Keiko Fujimori insists on questioning the result.

Bolivia: FELCN seized .2 million worth of cocaine

Published on: June 26, 2021
09:12

La Paz, Jun 26 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Special Force to Fight Drug Trafficking (FELCN) has seized 305 kg of cocaine worth over US.2 million in the northeastern Department of Beni, the Government reported.

Castillo virtual Peru president, despite protest Fujimori supporters

Published on: June 9, 2021
14:29

Lima, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) With only 1.29 percent of the ballots still to be counted, the official figures of the electoral ballot today confirmed Pedro Castillo as practical winner of the Peruvian presidency.

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