Pedro Castillo

Pedro Castillo is a Peruvian politician and former schoolteacher who served as the President of Peru from 2021 to 2022. Coming from a humble background, he gained national attention as a union leader and formed a political movement focused on representing working-class and rural communities. His presidency was marked by efforts to address social inequalities, but also by political instability, protests, and conflicts with opposition groups. Castillo's leadership faced challenges related to governance and corruption allegations, ultimately leading to his impeachment and removal from office.