The Judiciary dismissed the amparo appeal that ex-President Pedro Castillo had filed to annul the
In this sense, the Third Constitutional Chamber of Lima's Superior Court ruled that the amparo (appeal for protection) raised by the ex-Head of State must be declared "unfounded in all its aspects."
Through his legal defense, Castillo alleged that Congress had violated due process and his right to defense, since he could not exercise it (his right) before Congress members, unlike what is established in current regulations.
Likewise, he requested that all actions taken by Parliament regarding his case be annulled and that he be reinstated to office.
Arguments
Furthermore, the ex-president's argument that the procedure to be followed was a constitutional accusation is refuted, indicating that the established steps to determine his vacancy were complied with, once it was confirmed his action was contrary to the legal, judicial, and constitutional order.
Pedro Castillo
He is also investigated for having been the alleged ringleader of a criminal organization.
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