Pedro Castillo’s Defiant Message Exposes Peru’s Political Chaos and the Danger of Weak Borders

In a brazen display timed to coincide with Peru’s presidential address to Congress, former president Pedro Castillo broadcast an audio message proclaiming himself still the nation’s legitimate leader. This defiant communication, released while President Dina Boluarte reaffirmed her commitment to constitutional order, underscores the deep political fractures threatening Peru’s stability—a cautionary tale that resonates far beyond the Andes. How Long Will We Ignore the Warning Signs from Abroad? Castillo, ousted and imprisoned since December 2022 for attempting a coup, continues to insist on his innocence and legitimacy, calling his detention “unjust” and accusing judicial authorities of bias. His voice echoes...