Peru political landscape faces legal trials and censure motions

Peru faces significant political and legal developments ahead of upcoming elections. A judicial ruling has ordered the start of an oral trial against former presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez Palomino. He is accused of fraudulent administration and falsifying information regarding political contributions to the ONPE in 2019, involving the alleged diversion of over 200,000 soles to personal accounts.

In the legislative sphere, the Juntos por el Perú caucus has announced plans to file a motion of censure against Interior Minister César Astudillo following the assassination of regional governorship candidate Susy Aponte Polo. The party is also calling for reforms to combat crime and strengthen the National Police.

Security concerns are rising as candidates in La Libertad report extortion and death threats from criminal groups. Meanwhile, various regional candidates, including Carlos Bruce for Lima and Fernando Meléndez for Loreto, are intensifying their campaigns, focusing on security, infrastructure, and economic development.