During the presentation of his book ‘The End of the Corrupt’ in La Libertad, former anti-corruption prosecutor José Domingo Pérez expressed his disagreement with the sentence against former president Pedro Castillo, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison for conspiracy to rebellion. Pérez argued that the conviction was based on the reading of a proclamation that Castillo believed was correct for the people, and not for corruption. “He was not sentenced for corruption. Pedro Castillo has not been condemned for getting his hands dirty as has happened with other leaders in our country. He was condemned for reading a proclamation,” Pérez stated, emphasizing that the ruling does not mention a coup d’état.
Additionally, the former prosecutor defended Castillo, stating that he needs legal support and that his defense is backed by international jurists. Pérez also criticized the negative narrative surrounding Castillo, claiming that he has been “unjustly sentenced.” In another part of his speech, Pérez referred to the corruption during Alberto Fujimori’s dictatorship, mentioning that his family has contributed to a “metastasis of morality” in the country. He highlighted that his book includes stories about key political figures in Peru, including the Fujimori family, and the acts of corruption associated with their government.
