Former president Pedro Castillo is sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for coup d’état and conspiracy

The full reading of the sentence will take place on Thursday, December 4 at 9:00 am. The majority sentence is signed by the supreme judges. José Neyra Flores and Norma Carbajal. Furthermore, the supreme judge Ivan Guerrero will begin the reading of his vote, highlighting that each of the votes cast was made within the framework of judicial independence.

The court ordered the suspension of the execution of the sentence for Aníbal Torres and Willy Huerta. Both must comply with restrictions such as appearing for the biometric registry monthly, not being absent from their residence without judicial authorization, among other measures imposed by the court.

The court ordered the location and capture of Bettsy Chavez in order for him to serve the sentence imposed. At the moment, Chavez She is sheltered in the embassy of Mexico in Limewaiting for the safe conduct that would allow him to travel to Mexico.

The Special Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Courtby majority, resolved to condemn Pedro Castillo and Bettsy Chávez for the crime of conspiracy to rebel. The sentence imposed for both was 11 years, 5 months and 15 days in prison, in relation to the attempted coup d’état that occurred on December 7, 2022. According to the court’s ruling, Pedro Castillo and Bettsy Chavez They would be released on May 21, 2034.

Dozens of supporters of the former president Pedro Castillo rvioenen blocking the road located outside the Barbadillo prison. Protesters gathered in the area to express their support for the former president, preventing vehicular traffic and generating congestion in the surrounding area. The presence of these groups responds to the recent sentence imposed by the court on Pedro Castillo and has been kept under surveillance by law enforcement at the scene.

It was determined that, for non-property damage, the payment of S/12 million (more than 3.5 million dollars) as civil reparation is due. This amount must be covered jointly only by Pedro Castillo Terrones, Bettsy Chavez Chino, Aníbal Torres Vásquez and Willy Huerta Oliva.

The Special Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court acquitted the retired PNP general Manuel Lozada Moralesformer head of the Seventh Police Region, who had been accused of co-authorship in the crime of rebellion for the failed coup attempt on December 7, 2022. The court’s resolution determined that Manuel Lozada has no criminal responsibility in the events related to this case.

The court ruled for Willy Huerta a sentence of 11 years, 5 months and 15 days in prison, in addition to a disqualification from holding public office for 2 years. In relation to Willy Huerta and Aníbal Torresthe court indicated that, given that both have attended the hearings and do not present a flight risk, a provisional suspension of the effective sentence may be granted if they file an appeal.

Aníbal Torreswho was 79 years old at the time of the events, receives a reduced sentence of 6 years and 8 months in prison, in addition to his disqualification from holding public office. The resolution provides that the sentence be effective.

It was established for Bettsy Chavezformer president of the Council of Ministers, the same sanction as for Pedro Castillo: 11 years, 5 months and 15 days in prison, in addition to a 2-year disqualification from holding public office.