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José Pedro Castillo Terrones is a Peruvian politician, former elementary school teacher, and union leader. He served as the president of Peru from July 2021 until December 2022. Castillo rose to prominence as a leader of teachers' strikes. His presidency was marked by political instability and accusations of corruption, leading to his impeachment and removal from office.
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Career Timeline
2017D$0.01M
Teachers' Strike Leader
Gains prominence as a teachers' union leader.
2021B▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M
Elected President of Peru
Wins election representing a shift in politics.
2022F▼▼▼$1M+$0.5M
Impeached and Removed
Impeached and removed from office due to instability.
2026F$1M
Disgraced and Imprisoned
Castillo remains imprisoned with a shattered legacy.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026