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President Pedro Castillo announces the dissolution of Congress and imposes a curfew, leading to his third impeachment vote. The impeachment is successful, resulting in Castillo's arrest. Dina Boluarte, the First Vice President, is sworn in as the President of Peru. Boluarte becomes the country's first female president amid political turmoil. Her presidency sparks concerns about a coalition with right-wing groups and the military. Protests against her government emerge, and human rights abuses lead to international scrutiny.
Tuesday, 6 December, 2022