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Peru declares state of emergency after Castillo removed as president and facing trial for rebellion
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Facing his third impeachment trial in the opposition-controlled Congress, leftist Pedro Castillo attempted to dissolve the legislative body but is now facing charges of rebellion.
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Peru's government has declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency. This follows sometimes fatal public protests after former President Pedro Castillo being removed from office on charges of rebellion and conspiracy.
The measure would suspend some civil rights, including the freedom of assembly, and deepens a crisis set off when the elected president was impeached by Congress last week.
Peru has declared a state of emergency after days of violent protests, in which at least seven people have been killed. Special measures will last 30 days. The nationwide unrest follows the ouster of former President Pedro Castillo.
Facing his third impeachment trial in the opposition-controlled Congress, leftist Pedro Castillo attempted to dissolve the legislative body but is now facing charges of rebellion.
Peru declared a nationwide state of emergency Wednesday over violent protests against the ouster and arrest of ex-president Pedro Castillo that have left seven people dead.
