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Peru Lawmaker Moves to Bar Lifetime Pensions for Ousted Presidents

The bill responds to a court order granting Pedro Castillo the benefit.

Overview

  • Congressman Alejandro Muñante of Renovación Popular filed bill 12733/2025-CR to amend Law No. 26519.
  • The proposal adds Article 2-A to deny the pension to ex-presidents removed by Congress under Article 113 of the Constitution.
  • The filing argues the current statute lacks an explicit prohibition and only provides for suspension in cases of constitutional accusation.
  • The text characterizes the pension as an honorific recognition conditioned on fully and legitimately completing the presidential term.
  • The Congressional legal office has appealed the October ruling that ordered payment to Castillo, keeping judicial and legislative tracks active.