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The Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE) has rejected appeals from Juntos por el Perú to annul voting tables in Lima and the United States. This decision comes as a significant development in the aftermath of the second-round presidential election featuring candidates Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. The JNE’s decision maintains the validity of these tables, potentially smoothing the path toward certifying the election results. The appeals had been aimed at annulling 1,751 tables in Lima and 647 in the United States but were previously dismissed by the JEE due to procedural issues, including unpaid electoral fees.
The electoral process has been closely watched, given the narrow margin between the candidates and the importance of international votes. Juntos por el Perú, led by candidate Roberto Sánchez, filed these appeals, which have now been nullified, reducing the likelihood of significant changes to the election’s outcome. The official count by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) is nearing completion, with the JNE’s decision marking a pivotal moment in the electoral certification process.
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