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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.”

"I propose toughening penalties and strengthening citizen security. It's time to act decisively"

"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.”

"The higher the office... the more severe the penalty should be."

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"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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Peru's public prosecutor's office has called for a five-year and four-month prison sentence for presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez, in an indictment unsealed on Tuesday that charges him with financial crimes.

Peru's public prosecutor's office has called for a five-year and four-month prison sentence for presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez, in an indictment unsealed on Tuesday that charges him with financial crimes.

Sánchez is accused of making false statements in administrative proceedings and falsifying information related to campaign contributions in filings with electoral authorities between 2018 and 2020, as alleged transfers of some 280,000 Peruvian soles ($81,000) to him and his brother were never disclosed.

Sánchez is accused of making false statements in administrative proceedings and falsifying information related to campaign contributions in filings with electoral authorities between 2018 and 2020, as alleged transfers of some 280,000 Peruvian soles ($81,000) to him and his brother were never disclosed.

In his defense, Sánchez and his legal team pointed out that his party's accountants prepared the financial reports, that the funds were used for internal campaign expenses rather than personal purposes and that the case has already been archived.

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In his defense, Sánchez and his legal team pointed out that his party's accountants prepared the financial reports, that the funds were used for internal campaign expenses rather than personal purposes and that the case has already been archived.

This comes as Sánchez is on track to face off against Keiko Fujimori in a June 7 runoff. With more than 99.92% of ballots counted, Fujimori is first with 17.18%, followed by Sánchez at around 12.02% and Rafael López Aliaga at around 11.91%. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://verity.news/story/2026/peru-election-results-delayed-amid-fraud-claims">Final results are due on Friday</a>.

This comes as Sánchez is on track to face off against Keiko Fujimori in a June 7 runoff. With more than 99.92% of ballots counted, Fujimori is first with 17.18%, followed by Sánchez at around 12.02% and Rafael López Aliaga at around 11.91%. Final results are due on Friday.

Attorney General Tomás Gálvez warned that a conviction carrying disqualification could affect Sánchez's participation in the runoff or a potential swearing-in as president. A judge is expected to decide on May 27 whether the case will go to trial.

Attorney General Tomás Gálvez warned that a conviction carrying disqualification could affect Sánchez's participation in the runoff or a potential swearing-in as president. A judge is expected to decide on May 27 whether the case will go to trial.

Meanwhile, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://verity.news/story/2026/peru-election-hit-by-fraud-claims-chaos-arrests">López Aliaga maintains his claims of electoral fraud</a> and has called for a new international audit, arguing that the official auditor, M&amp;T International, lacks credibility. Electoral authorities pushed back in a press release, stating that the auditing firm meets all requirements.

Meanwhile, López Aliaga maintains his claims of electoral fraud and has called for a new international audit, arguing that the official auditor, M&T International, lacks credibility. Electoral authorities pushed back in a press release, stating that the auditing firm meets all requirements.

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Peru's public prosecutor's office has called for leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez to be handed a prison sentence of five years and four months in indictment unsealed on Tuesday charging him with financial crimes.

Peru's public prosecutor's office has called for leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez to be handed a prison sentence of five years and four months in indictment unsealed on Tuesday charging him with financial crimes.

In his defense, Sánchez and his legal team pointed out that his party's accountants were the ones responsible for preparing the financial reports, that the funds were used for internal campaign expenses rather than for personal purposes, and that the case has already been archived.

In his defense, Sánchez and his legal team pointed out that his party's accountants were the ones responsible for preparing the financial reports, that the funds were used for internal campaign expenses rather than for personal purposes, and that the case has already been archived.

This comes as Sánchez is on track to face off conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori in a June 7 runoff. With more than 99.92% of ballots counted, Fujimori is first with 17.18%, followed by Sánchez at around 12.02% and Rafael López Aliaga at around 11.91%. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://verity.news/story/2026/peru-election-results-delayed-amid-fraud-claims">Final results are due on Friday</a>.

This comes as Sánchez is on track to face off conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori in a June 7 runoff. With more than 99.92% of ballots counted, Fujimori is first with 17.18%, followed by Sánchez at around 12.02% and Rafael López Aliaga at around 11.91%. Final results are due on Friday.

Meanwhile, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://verity.news/story/2026/peru-election-hit-by-fraud-claims-chaos-arrests">López Aliaga maintains his claims of electoral fraud</a> and has called for a new, international audit on the grounds that the official auditor, M&amp;T International, lacks credibility. Electoral authorities pushed back in a press release, stating that the auditing firm meets all requirements.

Meanwhile, López Aliaga maintains his claims of electoral fraud and has called for a new, international audit on the grounds that the official auditor, M&T International, lacks credibility. Electoral authorities pushed back in a press release, stating that the auditing firm meets all requirements.

This move against left-wing presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez right before a runoff election looks less like justice and more like a political hit job. Charging a candidate before voters even get a chance to weigh in is a brazen attempt to override democracy itself. Once again, Peruvian institutions are being weaponized against the left.

This move against left-wing presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez right before a runoff election looks less like justice and more like a political hit job. Charging a candidate before voters even get a chance to weigh in is a brazen attempt to override democracy itself. Once again, Peruvian institutions are being weaponized against the left.

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It's concerning that prosecutors have decided to act only now. When justice arrives late and in politically charged moments, wrongdoers like Sánchez can rebrand themselves as victims. As talks have already shifted from his financial crimes to why prosecutors waited until election season to charge him, it's almost certain that this move will benefit him.

It's concerning that prosecutors have decided to act only now. When justice arrives late and in politically charged moments, wrongdoers like Sánchez can rebrand themselves as victims. As talks have already shifted from his financial crimes to why prosecutors waited until election season to charge him, it's almost certain that this move will benefit him.

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This move against a left-wing presidential candidate right before a runoff election looks less like justice and more like a political hit job. Charging a candidate before voters even get a chance to weigh in is a brazen attempt to override democracy itself. Once again, Peruvian institutions are being weaponized against the left.

This move against a left-wing presidential candidate right before a runoff election looks less like justice and more like a political hit job. Charging a candidate before voters even get a chance to weigh in is a brazen attempt to override democracy itself. Once again, Peruvian institutions are being weaponized against the left.

There's a 10% chance that Peru will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 10% chance that Peru will experience a successful coup d'etat before 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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