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Peru Court Orders Provisional Halt to Ahora Nación’s Internal Primaries

A La Merced civil judge granted a precautionary measure after affiliates alleged the party hid its convocation.

Overview

  • The resolution suspends the legal and factual effects of the party electoral tribunal’s October 8 session and orders it to stop internal procedures under warning of possible penal consequences.
  • Affiliates Nilton Meza Franco and Geraldine Ponce Llanos filed the amparo, arguing the party failed to publicize the call and calendar, which they say blocked their precandidacies.
  • Party official Carlo Magno Salcedo says Ahora Nación has not been formally notified, noting service must occur via an exhorto to Lima before the order can take effect.
  • Ahora Nación argues the measure is inapplicable because the delegate election ended on November 30 and the next stage is under ONPE’s authority starting December 7.
  • Party leaders also question plaintiff Meza’s eligibility, citing an observation over an undeclared homicide conviction, a claim reported as part of their response.