Peru: Castillo faces first hearing as Boluarte takes charge
12 December 2022 |
3:02 pm
Ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo faced his first hearing on charges of rebellion and conspiracy. Meanwhile, newly sworn-in President Dina Boluarte appeared to open the possibility for fresh elections.
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