A Peruvian judge ordered a ban on leaving the country for 18 months against Piero Corvetto, former head of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), within the framework of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the general elections held on April 12. The measure, which also affects other officials and a businessman linked to the transportation of electoral material, marks a new chapter in the political crisis unleashed after an election day marked by logistical failures and political questions.
First modification: 05/01/2026 - 18:23 Last modification: 05/01/2026 - 18:27
The decision was adopted by Judge Juan Manuel Chuyo, who considered it necessary to guarantee the presence of those investigated during the development of the tax proceedings.
The Prosecutor's Office maintains that there are indications of a flight risk, especially after the discovery of an additional passport at the home of the former head of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), Piero Corvetto, during a recent raid, despite the fact that he had already delivered other travel documents to the authorities.
Investigation for alleged collusion and failures in the electoral process
The case revolves around possible crimes of aggravated collusion and omission of functional acts related to the hiring of the Gálaga transport company, in charge of distributing electoral material. According to the Public Ministry, there were indications of a possible routing in that contract, which led to significant delays in the opening of voting centers, especially in Lima.
The logistical failures had direct consequences on the exercise of the vote: thousands of citizens were unable to vote on the scheduled date, which forced the election day to be extended in an unprecedented way until the next day. This scenario not only generated citizen unrest, but also raised questions about the integrity of the process.
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In addition to Corvetto, the judicial measure affects other ONPE officials, including those responsible for key areas such as electoral management and production, as well as the representative of the contracted company. For the Prosecutor's Office, the presence of all of them is essential to clarify events that have had a national impact.
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Judicial measures in a context of high political tension
Although the judge rejected the request for preliminary arrest against Corvetto, he did endorse the execution of raids on several properties linked to those investigated. These actions are part of a fiscal strategy aimed at gathering evidence in an investigation that takes place in parallel with the progress of the electoral process.
Corvetto's resignation, presented days after the elections, occurred amid growing political and media pressure. His departure was interpreted as an attempt to contain the institutional crisis generated by errors in the electoral organization.
The irregularities detected have been used by some political actors to question the legitimacy of the results. The candidate Rafael López Aliaga has denounced alleged fraud against him, although without providing conclusive evidence. Their accusations occur in a context of close competition for passage to the second round.
In parallel, the official count continues to advance and outlines a decisive contest between the conservative leader Keiko Fujimori and the leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez. The narrow difference in votes between the candidates has contributed to intensifying the climate of uncertainty.
The judicial decision to prevent those investigated from leaving the country reflects the seriousness with which the authorities are approaching the case. Beyond individual responsibilities, the process tests the credibility of the Peruvian electoral system at a key moment.
The combination of logistical failures, political complaints and judicial actions has created a scenario of high institutional volatility. As the second round approaches, the clarification of these facts will be decisive in restoring public confidence in the democratic process.
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