Amid Controversy, Peru's Electoral Chief Resigns as Election Results Delayed
Piero Corvetto, head of Peru's electoral authority, resigned amidst growing pressure over delayed election results. His departure aims to boost public confidence ahead of the June 7 runoff. Despite fraud allegations, EU observers detected no irregularities. The final result is expected by May 15.
Piero Corvetto, the head of Peru's electoral authority, stepped down on Tuesday, citing the need to enhance public confidence in the electoral process amid prolonged delays in announcing the election results.
Corvetto, who acknowledged logistical challenges but denied any fraudulent activities, emphasized the urgency for an impartial investigation into unresolved issues.
The National Jury of Elections accepted his resignation as authorities continue reviewing disputed ballots, with final results anticipated by May 15. EU observers reported no signs of fraud.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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