Overview
- Castillo’s legal team submitted the complaint to the Public Ministry targeting the legislators who backed his removal and Dina Boluarte.
- The filing alleges abuse of authority as well as illegal appointment and illegal acceptance of office tied to the transfer of power.
- It argues Congress approved the vacancy with 101 votes despite a four‑fifths requirement of 104 under Article 89‑A of its rules.
- The complaint also claims Castillo’s right to defense was violated because he lacked private or court‑appointed counsel during the process.
- Castillo remains in preventive detention over the events of December 7, 2022, and there is no prosecutorial decision yet on the new case.