Peru Supreme Court to annul Castillo conviction over due process violation

Peru's Supreme Court Criminal Chamber has identified a serious due process violation in the definition of the crime attributed to former President Pedro Castillo and his collaborators, likely annulling the trial and ordering a retrial. The core issue is whether the charge should be rebellion or conspiracy to rebel, a legal distinction that could alter the outcome. This development marks a significant judicial reversal in a high-profile case, potentially reshaping the political landscape in Peru.

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