Peru presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez disputes overseas vote handling

Roberto Sánchez, the presidential candidate of Juntos por el Perú, raised doubts about the transfer and custody of ballots cast by Peruvians abroad, saying the changes to voting rules threaten transparency. He urged electoral authorities to ensure full openness, quoted, “Respetamos el voto de nuestros hermanos peruanos en el exterior, pero cambiar las reglas de juego… genera preocupación.” He also announced a peaceful, orderly protest demanding “justicia electoral” and the respect of the popular vote.

At the same time, Sánchez’s party declared it would not recognize the election outcome, warning that a narrow result could deepen political instability. Analysts noted that Peru’s Congress is reverting to a bicameral system, with a Senate to be reinstated in July, which may alter the balance of power and affect future crises. The election observation group Transparencia reported no widespread irregularities in the vote‑counting process, both domestically and abroad, but acknowledged the controversy surrounding the overseas ballots.

The combined concerns highlight tension over the legitimacy of the presidential runoff and the broader implications for Peru’s institutional stability.