Peru’s ousted president appears in court to face rebellion and conspiracy charges

Court expected to decide if Pedro Castillo will be held in preliminary detention after failed attempt to close congress

Peru's ousted president Pedro Castillo has appeared in court to face charges of rebellion and conspiracy as his successor, Dina Boluarte, the country's first female leader, pledged to set Peru on a new course and called a truce after months of political turmoil.

Castillo looked sombre during Thursday's hearing, giving simple yes or no answers, while his lawyer argued that he had been arbitrarily detained and forced from Peru's presidency on trumped-up charges.