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2020 elections: Election board says Peru President did not breach neutrality principle

19:06 | Lima, Jan. 7.

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."

On Monday, December 30, Mr. Vizcarra affirmed that "there was no breach of the principle of neutrality" as a result of his statements related to the 2020 extraordinary parliamentary elections.

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.

Precisely on Saturday, December 21, he urged the population to vote for candidates (running for Congress) who are willing to fight corruption and end parliamentary immunity.

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."

As is known, the Executive Branch constitutionally dissolved Congress on September 30 and called for parliamentary elections to be held on January 26, 2020.

(END) PBQ/RMB/MVB

Published: 1/7/2020

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