How Did Pedro Castillo Fit Into That Picture of Democracy?

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Pedro Castillo appeared to have a limited understanding of rule of law, and how Peru's institutions work. He also was continually vilifying the press, which he accused of trying to destroy his government. "A lot of journalists here were just trying to do their jobs," she says.

Dozens have died in anti-government protests in Peru. Journalist Simeon Tegel reports from Lima on how the mounting anger over corruption and inequality has implications for the entire hemisphere.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

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