Rocky start: Peru's president survives second impeachment push
Headline from Christian Science Monitor
Ever since Peru’s President Pedro Castillo took office in July, the former teacher has faced an uphill political battle. While Mr. Castillo survived the latest impeachment attempt, his task now is to restore public trust and mend a fractured Congress.
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Pedro Castillo, Peru's embattled president, avoided joining the South American nation's list of impeached leaders as opposition lawmakers Monday night failed to get enough votes to remove him from office eight months into his term.
Ever since Peru’s President Pedro Castillo took office in July, the former teacher has faced an uphill political battle. While Mr. Castillo survived the latest impeachment attempt, his task now is to restore public trust and mend a fractured Congress.
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pedro Castillo, Peru’s embattled president, defended himself before Congress on Monday as he faced the possibility of joining the South American nation’s list of impeached leaders