# Legal and electoral oversight in Peru > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-and-electoral-oversight-in-peru > Updated: 2026-09-29T13:34:09.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Legal and administrative oversight in Peru has recently focused on electoral integrity and public works. The Constitutional Court scheduled decentralized hearings in Piura to resolve regional constitutional processes, while the Special Electoral Jury (JEE) issued sanctions against several regional candidates for providing false credentials or having prior bribery convictions. Further scrutiny has extended to high-level officials. The JEE of Lima launched an investigation into Foreign Minister Carlos Espá for allegedly violating electoral neutrality. The investigation stems from television comments where Espá suggested he was “closer to the light blue than to another color,” a reference to the Renovación Popular party, and discussed the potential impact of a specific candidate's victory on public works. Separately, the Comptroller General has identified irregularities in infrastructure projects, specifically noting construction deficiencies in a municipal stadium fence in Puerto Inca and improper acceptance of road and sidewalk works in Piura. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Peru's Foreign Minister investigated for electoral neutrality violation Peru's Special Electoral Jury is investigating Foreign Minister Carlos Espá for allegedly violating electoral neutrality following comments regarding Lima's mayoral candidates. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-foreign-minister-investigated-for-electoral-neutrality-violation ### 2026-09-23: Peru: Electoral sanctions, court hearings, and public works audits Peru sees multiple legal developments: the Constitutional Court holds hearings in Piura, electoral juries fine or exclude candidates for misconduct, and the Comptroller flags public works irregularities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trujillo-electoral-jury-fines-five-regional-candidates-for-false-information --- Cite as: Legal and electoral oversight in Peru. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-and-electoral-oversight-in-peru