The acting prosecutor of the Nation, Tom\u00e1s G\u00e1lvez<\/strong>, has officially terminated the appointment of Sandra Castro<\/strong> as provisional provincial deputy prosecutor. This decision came shortly after Castro announced her candidacy for the Senate with the Purple Party<\/strong>. The dismissal was formalized through a resolution from the Attorney General’s Office, numbered 3848-2025-MP-FN<\/strong>, published on New Year’s Eve in the official newspaper El Peruano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n According to G\u00e1lvez’s resolution, both the Constitution<\/strong> and the Prosecutorial Career Law<\/strong> explicitly prohibit prosecutors from engaging in political activities. The Organic Law of the Public Prosecutor’s Office<\/strong> also restricts members from participating in political acts that do not align with their official duties. G\u00e1lvez emphasized that Castro’s political ambitions constituted an “obvious political act incompatible” with her role as a prosecutor, necessitating action to protect the integrity of the prosecutorial function.<\/p>\n As a result of this dismissal, Sandra Castro is no longer part of the Public Ministry. Because she was not a regular magistrate appointed by the National Council of the Judiciary<\/strong> (CNM) or the National Board of Justice<\/strong> (JNJ), she will not be reassigned to another fiscal office. G\u00e1lvez has also directed the National Control Authority of the Public Ministry<\/strong> to investigate Castro’s political application during her time as a provisional prosecutor. This investigation could lead to disciplinary actions, including reprimand, suspension, or further dismissal.<\/p>\n In her statements, Castro suggested that her dismissal is directly linked to her previous complaints regarding an alleged organized criminal network operating within the justice system, which she referred to as \u201cEl Cuello Blanco.\u201d She articulated, \u201cEl Cuello Blanco took me out because I reported his misdeeds,”<\/strong> indicating her belief that this was a retaliatory action due to her whistleblower activities.<\/p>\n Castro was a leading figure in the investigations against the alleged \u201cWhite Collars,\u201d who were purportedly involved in illegal dealings concerning the appointment of judicial magistrates. Notably, this case had previously led to the dismissal of G\u00e1lvez himself in 2021, although the Constitutional Court<\/strong> later annulled this sanction in 2025, citing procedural rights violations, which resulted in G\u00e1lvez\u2019s reinstatement.<\/p>\n Following her dismissal, Sandra Castro has pivoted her focus towards her Senate candidacy with the Purple Party, where she stands as the fourth candidate on the list. Her ambitions to influence legislative matters reflect her determination to continue her work in public service, albeit from a different capacity.<\/p>\n The dismissal of Sandra Castro not only raises questions about the intersection of legal and political duties within the Public Ministry but also highlights ongoing struggles against alleged corruption in the Peruvian judicial system. Castro’s response emphasizes the challenging dynamics faced by officials attempting to expose malpractices while navigating the complex political landscape.<\/p>\nLegal Grounds for the Dismissal<\/h3>\n
Implications of the Order<\/h3>\n
Claudia’s Response<\/h3>\n
Background on the Investigations<\/h3>\n
Future Aspirations<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h3>\n