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“A man who lives by his principles doesn't threaten, he embraces. We want hugs, not bullets .”

“We are going to recover the authority of the State, we will repeal all pro-crime laws and radically reform the National Police.”

"Only with strategy, intelligence, and a firm hand can we recover peace in our country.”

"We are going to declare criminals military targets."

“We have to create El Sepa... but in the Peruvian jungle, in the northernmost area, closer to the border with Ecuador or Colombia; there are spots where we will build the prisons.”

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"I will not hesitate to implement a comprehensive anti-corruption system with real autonomy, authorities chosen through public competition, and without any partisan bias or dependence on the government."

"We need structural reforms, mainly a shock of transparency in the State."

"Permanent civil death for any official who dares to misuse the people’s money.”

"We are going to remove all the lazy people and all the corrupt ones. They will have their judicial process on July 28th."

"We will simplify the State, close off spaces for impunity, and punish those who take advantage of power."

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"We support the market’s role as a growth engine, but with State intervention to guarantee equity and sustainability."

"[Civic WORKS will] promote a social market economy with a human face."

"[I will implement] rules to formalize by type of activity, preferential-rate loans for micro and small business owners, [and provide] licenses in one day so they can start producing."

"We're going to implement a shock to deregulate the industry, eliminating redundant procedures and simplifying administrative processes."

"I prefer private execution a thousand times over the money passing through the MEF [Ministry of Economy and Finance.]"

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Peruvian right-wing presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga gave a 24-hour ultimatum for Sunday's first-round election to be declared null and void over alleged fraud as he addressed hundreds of supporters in Lima on Tuesday, threatening to call for nationwide protests otherwise.

Peruvian right-wing presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga gave a 24-hour ultimatum for Sunday's first-round election to be declared null and void over alleged fraud as he addressed hundreds of supporters in Lima on Tuesday, threatening to call for nationwide protests otherwise.

This comes as López Aliaga has seen his advantage over leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez narrowing from 2.1% to less than 0.2% — a difference of just 22,000 votes — as vote count progressed from 78% to 88%. Whoever ends ahead will face off against conservative frontrunner Keiko Fujimori in a runoff on June 7.

This comes as López Aliaga has seen his advantage over leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez narrowing from 2.1% to less than 0.2% — a difference of just 22,000 votes — as vote count progressed from 78% to 88%. Whoever ends ahead will face off against conservative frontrunner Keiko Fujimori in a runoff on June 7.

Logistical failures prevented more than 52,000 voters — mostly in Lima — from casting ballots on election day, prompting authorities to extend voting into Monday at 13 polling centers that had not received election kits.

Logistical failures prevented more than 52,000 voters — mostly in Lima — from casting ballots on election day, prompting authorities to extend voting into Monday at 13 polling centers that had not received election kits.

Peru's National Jury of Elections filed a criminal complaint against ONPE chief Piero Corvetto and three other officials, alleging they failed to report the scale of the materials shortage in a timely manner. The Junta Nacional de Justicia also opened a preliminary investigation against Corvetto, giving him 10 days to respond.

Peru's National Jury of Elections filed a criminal complaint against ONPE chief Piero Corvetto and three other officials, alleging they failed to report the scale of the materials shortage in a timely manner. The Junta Nacional de Justicia also opened a preliminary investigation against Corvetto, giving him 10 days to respond.

José Edilberto Samamé Blas, ONPE's electoral management director, was arrested in flagrante delicto and transferred to Lima's Criminal Investigation Directorate. He had resigned after acknowledging "logistical failures" in the delivery of electoral materials linked to contractor Galaga S.A.C.

José Edilberto Samamé Blas, ONPE's electoral management director, was arrested in flagrante delicto and transferred to Lima's Criminal Investigation Directorate. He had resigned after acknowledging "logistical failures" in the delivery of electoral materials linked to contractor Galaga S.A.C.

The EU Election Observation Mission said it found no evidence of fraud, with mission head Annalisa Corrado stating observers had "not found objective elements to support the narrative of fraud," while acknowledging the election faced serious logistical problems.

The EU Election Observation Mission said it found no evidence of fraud, with mission head Annalisa Corrado stating observers had "not found objective elements to support the narrative of fraud," while acknowledging the election faced serious logistical problems.

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Presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga called for the annulment of Peru's April 12 first-round election, alleging fraud without providing evidence, and gave electoral authorities a 24-hour ultimatum to declare the process null and void.

Presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga called for the annulment of Peru's April 12 first-round election, alleging fraud without providing evidence, and gave electoral authorities a 24-hour ultimatum to declare the process null and void.

With roughly 87% of ballots counted, leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez narrowed the gap with López Aliaga in the race for second place, holding 11.7% of the vote compared to López Aliaga's 12.1%, while Keiko Fujimori led with 16.9%.

With roughly 87% of ballots counted, leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez narrowed the gap with López Aliaga in the race for second place, holding 11.7% of the vote compared to López Aliaga's 12.1%, while Keiko Fujimori led with 16.9%.

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.

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.

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.

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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López Aliaga is right to demand these elections to be declared void as this was an outrageous scandal in two acts. First, Corvetto left thousands of Peruvians unable to vote, a failure that is not mere bureaucratic hiccup but an attack on popular sovereignty. To make matters worse, the chief of the EU election observation mission is under U.S. sanctions and another observer endorsed sham elections in Venezuela and Nicaragua. Under these conditions, this move is the only credible response.

López Aliaga is right to demand these elections to be declared void as this was an outrageous scandal in two acts. First, Corvetto left thousands of Peruvians unable to vote, a failure that is not mere bureaucratic hiccup but an attack on popular sovereignty. To make matters worse, the chief of the EU election observation mission is under U.S. sanctions and another observer endorsed sham elections in Venezuela and Nicaragua. Under these conditions, this move is the only credible response.

Calling for vote annulment without evidence is a tired far-right regional playbook to delegitimize democratic results they dislike, one Keiko Fujimori herself resorted in 2021. While López Aliaga is entitled to demand accountability for logistical failures that did happen, calling this a rigged election is factually false and democratically reckless. As Jorge Nieto put it, anyone alleging fraud must prove it, or stop, because unsubstantiated accusations only deepen institutional chaos.

Calling for vote annulment without evidence is a tired far-right regional playbook to delegitimize democratic results they dislike, one Keiko Fujimori herself resorted in 2021. While López Aliaga is entitled to demand accountability for logistical failures that did happen, calling this a rigged election is factually false and democratically reckless. As Jorge Nieto put it, anyone alleging fraud must prove it, or stop, because unsubstantiated accusations only deepen institutional chaos.

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