Castillo ends hunger strike after four days in Peru

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has ended his four-day hunger strike, which he started to protest his trial on rebellion charges. He was hospitalized due to health issues before resuming normal intake. Castillo has been detained since December 7, 2022, after attempting to dissolve Congress. He faces serious charges, including rebellion, with prosecutors seeking a 34-year prison sentence. His removal led to significant protests, resulting in at least 49 deaths. Castillo, Peru's first Indigenous president, also faces a separate investigation for alleged corruption during his presidency.