The public prosecutor’s office rejected Pedro Castillo’s request to testify at the Government Palace in a case of promotion in the armed forces.

Public service rejected a motion by the defense of President Pedro Castillo that the procedure for accepting an application in case of promotion in the armed forces be carried out in government palace.

Via Document prosecution clarified that the request for the protection of the President is based on Article 167 of the Criminal Code. Code of Criminal Procedurewhich stipulates that a high-ranking dignitary will announce at his choice at his home or in his office.

However, they clarified that this prerogative applies only to witnesses, and the head of state is under investigation and has the condition of appearing at the prosecutor’s office.

“There is no place for what was indicated in the investigation. Jose Pedro Castillo Terronec, about the fact that his investigative action, which should be carried out on August 4 this year, was done in the Office of the President,” they pointed out.

“Clarify that the statement of the defendant Jose Pedro Castillo Terrones will be made at the Specialized Zone Directorate for Illicit Enrichment and Constitutional Complaints, located on the 8th floor, room 801-A, Central Office Public servicelocated on Abancay Avenue, block 5, b / n, Cercado de Lima, ”is indicated.

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In statements by RPP Noticias, the Nation’s Attorney Patricia Benavidez indicated that the summons of the head of state was at the “Prosecution Office” and recalled that the summons had been reported 15 days in advance. However, he did not want to promote the position Public service in the event that President Pedro Castillo does not appear with a statement to the tax office.

“Mr. Castillo’s defense note is being provided and will be informed that it relates to how the inspection will be carried out tomorrow, and Mr. Castillo said that he was going to testify, so he only clarified the moment and that the inspection will be carried out at the tax office “, he added.

In this regard, Benji Espinoza, the president’s lawyer, pointed out to RPP Noticias that the nation’s prosecutor is “not above the law” and that his will does not determine the procedure for receiving applications from high-ranking officials.

He further explained that, according to Constitutionwhen a high-ranking official, such as the President of the Republic, makes a statement as part of the process, the rule states that they may do so “of their choice”.