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Pedro Castillo faces congressional deadline over military promotion bribery allegations
The Peruvian Congress is approaching a critical deadline regarding a constitutional complaint against former President Pedro Castillo. The case involves allegations of irregular payments used to secure promotions within the Armed Forces and National Police during 2021.
According to the prosecution, Castillo allegedly pressured military commanders to favor specific officers in exchange for illicit payments. Evidence cited includes testimonies from effective collaborators, a handwriting expert report, and WhatsApp communications from former Army Commander General José Vizcarra. One witness reportedly admitted to paying $40,000 to secure a general's rank.
The Constitutional Accusations Commission, led by Daniel Varas Seguín, has moved the file to the Chamber of Deputies for debate scheduled for October 29. However, the legal process faces a significant risk of expiration; if Congress does not reach a decision by November 15, 2026, the case may be closed without further investigation due to the expiration of functional immunity.
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Congress of Peru · Daniel Varas Seguín · José Vizcarra · Keiko Fujimori · National Police of Peru · Pedro Castillo · Peruvian Congress · Public Ministry of Peru · Walter Ayala
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Constitutional Accusations Commission is headed by Daniel Varas Seguín. caretas.pe · diariocorreo.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An official admitted to paying $40,000 to secure a general's rank in the police. diariocorreo.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pedro Castillo is currently imprisoned in the Barbadillo prison. hbanoticias.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] The constitutional complaint alleges irregular payments for military and police promotions in 2021. caretas.pe · diariocorreo.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister of Justice Ernesto Álvarez stated that President Keiko Fujimori will not grant a pardon to Castillo. hbanoticias.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] The case could be closed if no decision is made by November 15, 2026. caretas.pe · diariocorreo.pe
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Castillo was sentenced to 11 years, 5 months, and 15 days in prison in November 2025 for conspiracy to commit rebellion. hbanoticias.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] The debate in the Chamber of Deputies is scheduled for October 29. caretas.pe · diariocorreo.pe