Four Latam nations back Castillo as Peru political crisis continues

FILE PHOTO: Peru's President Pedro Castillo walks, ahead of delivering his Independence Day address to the nation, outside the Legislative Palace in Lima, Peru July 28, 2022. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo

LIMA (Reuters) - The governments of Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Bolivia on Saturday backed the continuation of Pedro Castillo's presidency in Peru, where he is facing several criminal investigations and constant threats of impeachment.

"We reiterate our solidarity with the legitimately elected authorities," the countries said in a joint statement. "We trust that all (Peruvian) political actors will prioritize building broad consensus."