Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was arrested by security forces shortly after he attempted a coup and dissolved the country's Congress just hours before the country's right-wing Congress was set to vote on its third impeachment of the president.
Peruvian Vice President Dina Boluarte was sworn into office shortly afterward, becoming the first female president in the country's history. Security officials announced Castillo's arrest in statements to the press with pictures showing him in custody confirming his arrest.
🇵🇪|🚨#BREAKING In Peru, Inspector General of the National Police confirms to the press that Communist Pedro Castillo has been arrested in the Lima precinct pic.twitter.com/BwW2r4OYQI Peruvian security forces held an emergency meeting to decide their loyalty following Castillo's earlier calls to disband Congress, according to sources speaking with journalist Rodrigo Cruz. The generals agreed to support Congress and released a statement rejecting the president's order, saying they considered it contrary to the constitutional order.
URGENTE: Ciudadanos peruanos bloquean el acceso a la embajada de México en Perú ante un posible escape y refugio de Pedro Castillo. pic.twitter.com/ESURAZMHWIPeru's Congress had already proceeded with its impeachment plans, with 101 out of 130 members voting to impeach the president, CNN reported. Expedited by the president's arrest, they swore Boluarte into office just hours after the vote.
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