Peruvian authorities to question Castillo as impeachment threat looms


FILE PHOTO: Peru's Pedro Castillo gestures during a debate in Arequipa, Peru May 30, 2021. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda/Pool/File Photo

LIMA (Reuters) - Peruvian prosecutors said on Thursday they will question socialist President Pedro Castillo as part of an investigation into the promotion of certain military officers, adding to pressure on the leader as lawmakers weigh an impeachment process.

Prosecutors are set to question Castillo on Dec. 14 after two ex-military heads said they were relieved of their duties after refusing to promote certain officials allegedly recommended by Castillo.

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