The Special Election Board (JEE) Lima Center 1 found that
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra did not infringe the principle of neutrality in the 2020 extraordinary parliamentary elections, scheduled for January 26, 2020.
A resolution, signed by the head of said organization Luis Carrasco, states that there is no sufficient reason to impose a sanction on the Head of State.
The board recommended that the President "prioritize the validity and respect of the principle of neutrality during the ongoing electoral process."
In a document sent to JEE Lima Center, the Peruvian leader submitted the disclaimers and, among his arguments, noted that
his words sought to promote informed voting, without favoring or harming candidates or political organizations.
Mr. Vizcarra noted that his statements "should be analyzed in relation to the Government's General Policy Towards 2021" and are framed under "the constitutional mandate of fighting corruption."
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Published: 1/7/2020