Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Peru Congress votes to debate President Castillo’s impeachment” – below is their description.
Peru’s Congress has approved the start of impeachment proceedings against left-wing President Pedro Castillo over allegations of corruption.
The opposition-led Congress voted 76-41 on Monday to begin the political trial. “The motion [to debate] was admitted,” said Congress President Maria del Carmen Alva, an opposition legislator.
Castillo or his lawyer must attend Congress on March 28 and present their defence before lawmakers will debate and have a final vote on the impeachment.
Legislators will need 87 votes to remove Castillo from office following the impeachment trial.
Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from the capital Lima.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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