- Peru is currently facing a deepening political crisis123. Former President Pedro Castillo was impeached in December after announcing plans to dissolve Congress and rule by decree1. The country has declared a nationwide state of emergency, banning demonstrations and curtailing freedom of movement23. Social divides and political differences continue to strain the nation4.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.Peru is in the grips of a deepening political crisis, which began in early December with the impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo. The Peruvian legislature voted on December 7 to remove Castillo from office after the left-wing leader announced plans to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/16/timeline-peru…Peru has declared a nationwide state of emergency amid a week of protest and political upheaval following the removal and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo.www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/14/peru-declare…Peru has been gripped by protests and political intrigue since the ouster of its former president, Pedro Castillo, on Dec. 7. The South American country's security forces imposed a 30-day state of emergency on Dec. 14, banning demonstrations, curtailing freedom of movement and allowing police to search homes without a warrant.www.cbc.ca/news/world/peru-political-crisis-presid…Stark political differences and social divides have pushed Peru into successive bouts of strife, each more punishing than the last. Though it appears to have recovered from the protests that paralysed cities and highways in late 2022, the threads tying its citizens and leaders together are fraying.www.crisisgroup.org/latin-america-caribbean/peru/…
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