# Political and electoral disputes in Peru and Paraguay > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-and-electoral-disputes-in-peru-and-paraguay > Updated: 2026-09-16T01:12:22.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. Political scrutiny has intensified in Peru and Paraguay involving government officials and electoral processes. In Peru, initial tensions focused on the security crisis and the conduct of Interior Minister César Astudillo during a Senate Defense Commission session. This evolved into procedural disputes regarding the vacancy process for Barranco Mayor Jessica Vargas, with the National Jury of Elections (JNE) monitoring whether the Municipal Council adheres to legal deadlines for ruling on the matter. In Paraguay, political friction began with challenges to the medical credentials of National Congress President Basilio ‘Bachi’ Núñez. The focus subsequently shifted to electoral transparency, as the Senate failed to reach a quorum to debate a request for a technical audit of electronic voting machines ahead of municipal elections. The proposal seeks to verify operating systems and cryptographic modules to ensure public trust, though government supporters have contested the timing of the request. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Political disputes arise over electoral audits in Paraguay and vacancy proceedings in Peru Political tensions rise in Paraguay over a stalled Senate request to audit voting machines, while in Peru, the vacancy process against Barranco Mayor Jessica Vargas faces procedural delays. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-disputes-arise-over-electoral-audits-in-paraguay-and-vacancy-proceedings-in-peru ### 2026-09-06: Ministers and Legislators face scrutiny in Peru and Paraguay Peruvian Interior Minister César Astudillo faced backlash after a microphone mishap during a security session, while Paraguayan Congress President Basilio Núñez released documents to defend his medical degree. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-senate-summons-defense-and-interior-ministers --- Cite as: Political and electoral disputes in Peru and Paraguay. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-and-electoral-disputes-in-peru-and-paraguay