Overview

• Judge Alexis Anicama Budiel ordered Congress to recognize a life pension for Pedro Castillo retroactive to December 8, 2022.
• The benefit equals a sitting legislator’s pay, reported at S/15,600 per month, with associated entitlements such as staffing support.
• The Congress’ legal office announced it would file an appeal today, sending the case to a higher court and keeping any payment on hold pending review.
• The ruling found a violation of the right to equality, noting Congress granted Alberto Fujimori the same benefit despite comparable legal circumstances.
• Prime Minister Eduardo Arana said judicial decisions must be complied with, as Castillo remains in preventive detention on rebellion and corruption cases.