Transitional Government in Peru Rules Out Pardons After Pedro Castillo's Request
The new transitional government of Peru has announced it will not grant any presidential pardons, including requests from imprisoned former president Pedro Castillo.
Convicted for coup, Pedro Castillo requests pardon from new Peruvian president
Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo, imprisoned for attempting a coup in December 2022, has formally requested a pardon from interim President José María Balcázar, who is from the same political party.
Pedro Castillo Requests a Pardon from His Party Mate and New President of Peru: "Honor the Promised Word"
Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has formally requested a presidential pardon from the newly appointed president, José María Balcázar, following his conviction and sentencing to eleven and a half years in prison for conspiracy.
Convicted of rebellion, Pedro Castillo requests a pardon from José Balcázar 'for humanitarian reasons'
Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo has requested a presidential pardon from interim president José Balcázar while serving an 11-year prison sentence for rebellion following his failed coup attempt in 2022.
Congress elects leftist José Balcázar as new interim president of Peru
The Peruvian Congress elected leftist José Balcázar as interim president following the removal of José Jerí, with expectations rising regarding the potential for an amnesty for former President Pedro Castillo.
From Alberto Fujimori to Alejandro Toledo and Pedro Castillo: The Long List of Former Peruvian Presidents Investigated and Removed from the Palace of Pizarro
The article outlines the judicial troubles faced by several former Peruvian presidents, highlighting a persistent crisis of institutional integrity and corruption in the country.