Peru's electoral body failed thousands of citizens by not ensuring polling stations opened on time — that's not a bureaucratic hiccup, it's an attack on popular sovereignty. Demanding accountability from prosecutors isn't alarmism; it's the bare minimum a functioning democracy requires. Letting officials dodge responsibility with vague excuses sets a dangerous precedent that undermines every future election.
Crying fraud without a shred of proof isn't patriotism — it's sabotage. Logistical failures happened, sure, but 99.8% of polling stations opened, matching past elections, so calling that a stolen election is flat-out dishonest. Weaponizing voter frustration to delegitimize results the far right dislikes is a tired regional playbook that deepens Peru's institutional crisis.
When the state agency responsible for elections hands a contract to a firm flagged by the comptroller while a cheaper, more reputable bidder was passed over, that demands serious investigation — not excuses. Logistics failures in Lima Sur and even overseas polling sites in the U.S. show systemic negligence, not bad luck. Accountability under due process isn't optional; it's the foundation of democratic legitimacy.
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