The Special Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court continued on Friday the
The hearing was held in person and broadcast live through the digital channels of Justicia TV.
Former President Castillo was present in the courtroom, accompanied by his lawyer.
After hearing the arguments scheduled for the current session, Supreme Judge Norma Carbajal announced that the next hearing will take place on September 30.
The Public Ministry (Prosecutor's Office) requested a 34-year prison sentence for the former head of state and the payment of S/65,419,038.53 (US$18,685,815) in civil reparations in favor of the Peruvian State.
He is accused of the alleged crime of rebellion, for attempting to break the constitutional order on December 7, 2022. On that day, Castillo delivered an address ordering the dissolution of Congress and the reorganization of the Judiciary, the Public Ministry, and other institutions.