Peru's ex-president Pedro Castillo sentenced to over 11 years in prison

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was sentenced Thursday to 11 years, five months and 15 days in prison on charges of rebellion and conspiracy stemming from his failed attempt to dissolve the Congress in December 2022.

The ruling, issued by the Special Criminal Chamber of the country's Supreme Court of Justice, also applies to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is currently under asylum at the Mexican embassy in Lima, and former Interior Minister Willy Huerta.

Castillo, 56, has been held at the Barbadillo prison in Lima, where several other former Peruvian presidents are also serving sentences.