Peru's ousted president put in provisional detention

Prosecutors carried out a dawn raid on the presidency and some ministerial offices in search of evidence against Castillo, who is being investigated for "rebellion and conspiracy."

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Former Peru president Pedro Castillo was arrested following an alleged coup attempt. (AFP)
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Peru's former president Pedro Castillo was placed in provisional detention on Thursday, a day after he was ousted by lawmakers and arrested, accused of attempting a coup.

Prosecutors carried out a

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