Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11 years in prison for the failed coup attempt in 2022

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Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has been sentenced to 11 years and five months in prison for plotting rebellion after his failed coup attempt in 2022.

The Special Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court also convicted its former ministers Betsy Chavez and Willy Huerta and former Chancellor Anibal Torres for the same crime.

Castillo was disqualified from holding public office for two years for attacking the constitutional order during his presidency.

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was sentenced Thursday to 11 years and five months in prison for plotting rebellion through email.Failed coup attempt in 2022.

In a preview of the ruling, the Special Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court announced that it had also convicted his victims of the same crime, as requested by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Former ministers Betsy Chavez and Willy Huertabesides Former Chancellor Anibal Torres For committing the crime of conspiring to rebel.

In addition, he noted that Castillo should be disqualified for two years for attacking the constitutional order and being President of the Republic.

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