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Superior Court of Justice of Arequipa

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Investigation into Carlos Antonio Mendo Castillo murder

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Latest: Peru: Murder suspect released after preventive detention expires

The investigation into the murder of plastic surgeon Carlos Antonio Mendo Castillo has faced significant judicial delays. José Miguel Espí González, the primary suspect who allegedly confessed to orchestrating the Februa

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Judicial workload and crime response in Peru

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Latest: Judicial reforms launched in Argentina and Peru to address legal backlogs and organized crime

In mid-August 2026, the Peruvian judiciary implemented measures to address workload and specialized crime. Initially, courts across the country participated in a national 24-hour extraordinary session to reduce case back