2022 Peruvian self-coup attempt

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On 7 December 2022, Pedro Castillo, the then-President of Peru, made an attempt to dissolve the Congress amidst looming removal proceedings. This move included the immediate imposition of a curfew, an attempt to establish an emergency government, and a call for the formation of a constituent assembly. Prior to this, Attorney General Patricia Benavides had accused Castillo of leading a criminal organization. She had urged the Congress to remove him from office, leading to the third impeachment attempt against Castillo. Castillo defended his actions by arguing that the Congress had obstructed many of his policies and had colluded with the Constitutional Court to undermine the executive branch, thereby creating a "congressional dictatorship". He also advocated for the immediate election of a constituent assembly, a demand that had been echoed since the 2020 Peruvian protests. Castillo's decision to dissolve Congress led to a wave of resignations from his government. The Peruvian Armed Forces...

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