Peru's Congress votes to remove president Castillo in impeachment trial

FILE PHOTO: Peru's President Pedro Castillo delivers a statement to the media along with Chile's President Gabriel Boric at the La Moneda government palace in Santiago, Chile, November 29, 2022. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's congress voted on Wednesday to remove president Pedro Castillo in its impeachment trial.

Congress backed Castillo's removal with 101 votes in favour, six against and 10 abstentions.