00:00In other news from Peru, the defense team for Peru's former president Pedro Castillo has formally requested a presidential pardon,
00:07seeking the release of the former head of state who has been pre-strived detention for more than three years.
00:13The final decision rests with the current head of state, José María Balcazar, who will evaluate the legal arguments and
00:21the political context.
00:22Castillo has been in detention since December 2022, following his attempt to dissolve the Congress of the Republic,
00:28facing charges for the alleged crimes of rebellion and conspiracy.
00:33In this context, his lawyers argue that the process lacks guarantees and is heavily politically motivated.
00:39The pardon request opens a new chapter in the Peruvian political crisis,
00:43and the response of the Balcazar government could generate diverse reactions.
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