Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco

Peru's presidential election extends into an unprecedented second day of voting after widespread logistical failures disrupt the national ballot. | Contesto: cronaca

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LIMA, Peru – The nation's presidential and congressional elections have been thrown into disarray, extending into an unprecedented second day of voting on Monday after severe technical and logistical failures prevented the timely delivery of ballots to hundreds of polling stations across the country. The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) confirmed the continuation of voting, a move without modern precedent, as officials scrambled to rectify a fiasco that has cast a shadow over the democratic process in a country already mired in political instability. The core of the crisis stems from a catastrophic breakdown in the supply chain for electoral materials. Trucks carrying ballots, voting booths, and indelible ink—the latter crucial for preventing repeat voting—failed to reach their destinations in time for Sunday's scheduled opening of polls. The failures were most acute in remote and rural areas, though significant disruptions were also reported in districts of the capital, Lima. Long lines of frustrated citizens formed at shuttered polling places, with many eventually turning away without casting their vote, leading to widespread public anger and accusations of institutional incompetence. This electoral meltdown occurs against a backdrop of profound national crisis. Peru has been rocked by near-constant political turmoil, cycling through three presidents in the last five years. The current election was called after Congress dissolved the legislature of former President Pedro Castillo, who was subsequently impeached and arrested after attempting to rule by decree in December 2022. The electorate is deeply polarized, choosing among 18 presidential candidates in a fragmented field where no single figure commands overwhelming support, raising the strong likelihood of a June runoff between the top two finishers. The logistical failure has immediate and serious implications for the legitimacy of the result. Electoral observers have expressed grave concern that the delays and confusion could depress turnout, skew results, and provide fertile ground for the losing candidates to challenge the final tally. The ONPE, already an institution under intense public...

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