# Pedro Castillo
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José pedro castillo Terrones (born 19 October 1969) is a Peruvian schoolteacher, union leader, and politician. Attaining prominence as leading figure in the 2017 teacher strike in Peru, he is currently running for President of Peru in the 2021 general election with Free Peru.
== Early life and education ==
Castillo was born to two illiterate peasants in the town of Puña, Tacabamba, Chota Province, Department of Cajamarca.
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Peru
Peru has a new interim president, Jose Maria Balcazar, 83 years old, affiliated with the leftist Peru Libre Party, the party of ousted President Pedro Castillo, and with controversial background issues that cast doubt on his integrity amid the country's chronic institutional…
A Crisis in Peru Signals Trouble for South America
A few weeks ago, when President Pedro Castillo of Peru attempted an illegal power grab and ended up in jail, the response was unexpected: Thousands of protesters took to the streets to support him, and some died.
Why does such a divisive leader have such fierce backing? And what does the upheaval i…
Peru: Between the Lines with Ines Carvalho
Welcome back to Spero: Between the Lines!
This week we are joined by Ines Carvalho to take us between the lines on the ways in which indigenous communities are adapting to environmental changes in the Peruvian Andes and what’s behind political instability in Peru, through the story of Pedro Castil…
Polarization and Impunity: Peru's First-Round Presidential Election
This episode examines the aftermath of Peru's first-round presidential election held on April 12, 2025, recorded just five days later with results still not fully finalized. Host Adam Isacson speaks with Cynthia McClintock, a professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washin…
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Iran - United States
The president of Iran says that the United States naval blockade of Iran is the main obstacle to genuine negotiations.
On his X account, the president affirmed that Iran maintains its willingness to reach agreements but directly pointed to the White House f…
Peru Election: The End of Stability?
For years, Peru has defied gravity. The country has had eight presidents in ten years—a virtual power vacuum at the top of government—and yet the economy kept growing, the currency held strong, and the mining sector kept producing. That decoupling of politics and economics has kept Peru relatively …
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Ecuador - price gasoline
In Ecuador, the price of gasoline is rising for the third consecutive month, causing long lines and shortages in several cities across the country.
Fuel distributors contradict the statements of Novoa's government, which claims that supply is operating no…
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Venezuela - India
Venezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, continues the second day of her visit to India with an agenda focused on the oil sector.
The visit includes meetings with senior Indian government officials aimed at expanding economic relations in order to attract…
Keiko Fujimori's Presidency: A New Era for Peru - July 3, 2026
In today's episode, we explore a significant development in Latin America's political landscape: the proclamation of Keiko Fujimori as the president of Peru. This historic event marks a crucial turning point in Peru's political narrative, resonating throughout the region's democratic and social fab…
EP. 901 A DICTATOR IN PERU PART II ELECTRIC BOOGALOO ft. CAMILO GOMEZ
Another Fujimori got elected in Peru, it was just a few years ago the left was praising Pedro Castillo--what happened?
We'll discuss with TIR Latin American member, Camilo Gomez
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