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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Rural teacher-turned-politician Pedro Castillo wins the presidential election in which country?
A
Denmark
B
Canada
C
Chile
D
Peru
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Castillo’s victory in the presidential race was confirmed on 19 July 2021 and he was inaugurated on 28 July.

Detailed explanation-2: -The president is directly elected for a five year term. Power is shared with a prime minister and a governing council of ministers, appointed by the president.

Detailed explanation-3: -A presidential inauguration is held every five years on 28 July in Congress. The last directly elected president was Pedro Castillo, who was elected for a term from 2021 to 2026. His Vice President, Dina Boluarte, a former civil servant, succeeded him as president following his impeachment after a failed coup attempt.

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