Peru legal battles, Castillo pardon denial, Balcazar exit

Timeline

1. about 8 hours ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Vladimir Cerrón Remains in Preventive Detention as Court Clarifies Ruling

   Judge Ayala says two later rulings keep Vladimir Cerrón in preventive detention, sending the matter back to Peru's Constitutional Court for clarification.

2. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Peru’s Interim President Balcázar Leaves Office as Bolivia Stalls Under New Leader Paz

   Peru’s interim president José Balcázar exits amid controversy over antisemitic remarks and a halted $3.5 bn F‑16 deal; Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces fuel shortages, economic stagnation and political str

3. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Peru interim president José María Balcázar faces criminal and constitutional complaints over $3.5 bn F‑16 jet purchase

   Peru’s interim president José María Balcázar faces criminal and constitutional accusations over a $3.5 bn F‑16 jet purchase, with former ministers implicated and his hometown council declaring him persona non g

4. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Peru Rejects Presidential Pardon for Former President Pedro Castillo

   Peru’s Justice Ministry ruled the last presidential pardon request for ex‑president Pedro Castillo inadmissible, confirming he will stay in prison serving an 11‑year sentence.

5. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Peruvian Congress sets July 26 end date for interim President José María Balcázar

   Peruvian Congress says interim President Balcázar’s term ends 26 July, but he and supporters argue he stays until the 28 July inauguration of Keiko Fujimori, raising constitutional concerns.

6. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 32 sources

   Peru's Constitutional Court frees Vladimir Cerrón, overturns 2‑year preventive detention

   Peru's Constitutional Court, by a 4‑3 vote, annulled Vladimir Cerrón's 24‑month preventive detention, granting habeas corpus and ordering alternative measures; Cerrón then urged the interim president to pardon

7. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Peru interim president Balcázar to rule on Pedro Castillo pardon within days

   Peru’s interim president Balcázar says the Justice Ministry will issue a pardon opinion for ex‑president Castillo within two days, while the government prioritises Junín earthquake relief and may defer the case

8. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Peru interim president Balcázar faces scrutiny over alleged wasteful public spending

   Cuarto Poder reports interim President José Balcázar's administration in Peru spent millions on coffee breaks, kits, furniture and other non‑essential items, sparking criticism of wasteful public spending.

9. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Peruvian Ex‑Governor Vladimir Cerrón Seeks Dismissal of New Bribery Charge

   Peru's prosecutor seeks to drop a passive‑bribery charge against fugitive ex‑governor Vladimir Cerrón, while he still faces an aggravated illicit‑association case.

10. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    Peru Constitutional Court set to rule on Vladimir Cerrón habeas corpus

    Peru's Constitutional Court is poised to decide Vladimir Cerrón's habeas corpus, aiming to end his 24‑month preventive detention. Internal court disputes and the resignation of former president Luz Pacheco have

11. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Peru grapples with corruption as contested appointment and governor’s trial proceed

    Peru's OECE appointed a previously indicted official, sparking controversy, while Tacna governor Luis Torres faces oral trial for alleged collusion in a 2017 land sale.

12. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Peru's former president Pedro Castillo faces legal battles and UN criticism

    UN experts deem Pedro Castillo's arrest arbitrary; Peru's courts admit a habeas petition while officials dispute the UN report and the legality of a presidential pardon.

13. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Peruvian Court Rejects Civil Prescription Request Against President José Balcázar

    Peru’s Second Penal Unipersonal Court in Chiclayo rejected the defense’s request to prescribe the civil claim against President José Balcázar, keeping the case active until 13 June 2027 and suspending oral Hear

14. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 27 sources

    Peru’s Interim President Weighs Indult for Ex‑President Pedro Castillo After UN Report

    UN experts deem Pedro Castillo’s detention arbitrary and call for his release; interim President Balcázar says the report may affect a future pardon, pending a formal request.

15. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Peruvian Congresswoman Isabel Cortez Charged with Conflict‑of‑Interest Over Law Firm Ties

    Peruvian congresswoman Isabel Cortez faces a complaint alleging she used her influence to aid clients of Calderón & Asociados, linked to her adviser, in a RENIEC union lawsuit.

16. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Peruvian President José María Balcázar’s Chiclayo trips cost over S/1 million to the state

    Records show President José María Balcázar made 11 trips to Chiclayo, spending over S/1 million on military flights and helicopters; he says most travel was commercial and costs were personal.

17. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Alejandro Toledo seeks humanitarian pardon over severe health decline

    Ex‑president Alejandro Toledo seeks a humanitarian pardon in Peru, citing severe health issues; the request awaits Supreme Court approval.

18. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Peruvian President Balcázar contracts own lawyer, sparking conflict‑of‑interest controversy

    President José María Balcázar hired his personal lawyer for S/30 000 while the attorney kept defending him in a corruption case, prompting conflict‑of‑interest accusations and scrutiny over a nepotistic sub‑pre

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Peru prosecutors target former mayor and ex‑president in separate corruption investigations

    Peruvian prosecutors have charged former Huarmey mayoral candidates with land‑title fraud and ordered the seizure of ex‑president Alejandro Toledo’s properties for alleged corruption.

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Peru weighs humanitarian pardon for ex‑president Alejandro Toledo

    Peru debates a humanitarian pardon for ex‑president Alejandro Toledo, with legal experts citing procedural hurdles and candidates pledging lawful, case‑by‑case review.

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Humanitarian pardon sought for former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo

    Peru’s former first lady Eliane Karp urged the incoming president to grant a humanitarian pardon to ex‑president Alejandro Toledo, 80, serving a 20‑year corruption sentence and suffering serious illness; the $​

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pedro Castillo lacks legal and medical basis for humanitarian pardon in Peru

    Former officials say ex‑President Pedro Castillo lacks the severe illness proof and final conviction needed for a humanitarian pardon in Peru.

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Peru's Grace Commission rejects ex‑President Pedro Castillo's pardon request

    Peru's presidential grace commission declared ex‑President Pedro Castillo's humanitarian and common pardon requests inadmissible and archived them after missed deadlines.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Peru rejects new pardon request for ex‑president Pedro Castillo

    Peru’s interim president hinted at possible amnesty for former president Pedro Castillo, but the Presidential Grace Commission rejected a new pardon request, keeping Castillo in Barbadillo prison.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Peru President Balcazar criticized as Congress and Lima mayor warn of crisis over potential Castillo pardon

    Peru’s mayor and congress members warn President Balcazar that a potential pardon for ex‑president Castillo could spark an institutional crisis and face censure, amid the presidential runoff.

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Peru evaluates new pardon request for ex-president Pedro Castillo

    Peru’s Justice Ministry says a new pardon request for ex‑president Pedro Castillo, filed on May 19, has not been processed by the Commission of Presidential Gratitudes, while the prime minister signals a возмож

27. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Pedro Castillo given June 4 deadline to fix grace petition paperwork

    Peru sets a June 4 deadline for ex‑president Pedro Castillo to amend his grace pardon request; his lawyer defends him before Congress.

28. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Peruvian Justice Minister Luis Jiménez called before Congress over gratitude commission

    Peruvian Justice Minister Luis Jiménez was summoned by Congress to detail the selection of the Presidential Gratitude Commission and urged transparent, swift,‑​

29. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 50 sources

    Peru President says no active plan to pardon ex‑president Pedro Castillo; commission member resigns

    Peru's president says no pardon for ex‑president Pedro Castillo is under review; a commission member quit over hometown ties, and a congressman opposes any ind⑤

30. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Peruvian Government says pardon for ex-president Pedro Castillo not under consideration

    Peru's cabinet says a pardon for former President Pedro Castillo is not being considered.

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