Peru’s election chief resigns as vote count drags on nine days after poll

Peru’s election authority chief Piero Corvetto, head of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), has resigned amid ongoing uncertainty over the country’s first-round presidential vote.

The April 12 election remains unresolved nine days on, with ballots still being counted and reviewed. Corvetto cited concerns over democratic stability in his resignation.

Delays and irregularities disrupted the process early, including late ballot deliveries in Lima that forced extended voting for thousands.

  • Around 6% of votes remain uncounted, with thousands under review for errors
  • Keiko Fujimori leads with 17%, advancing towards a June run-off
  • A narrow margin separates Rafael López-Aliaga and Roberto Sánchez for second place
  • The dispute unfolds amid wider instability, with Peru experiencing frequent leadership changes, rising crime, and ongoing political volatility despite steady economic growth.

ℹ️ Financial Times 

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Piero Corvetto, head of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) speaks at a press conference, ahead of the April 12 general election, in Lima, Peru, April 10, 2026. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo
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