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Peru Court Orders UNP Electoral Committee To Proclaim José Ordinola Rector

A Castilla civil court ruling compels the university’s electoral body to certify the runoff winner within five business days.

Overview

  • Resolution No. 13 declares the amparo filed by José Ordinola founded and nullifies the committee decision that voided the vote.
  • Ordinola, of the Dignidad Universitaria slate, won the second round with 52.6% of the votes.
  • The UNP electoral committee had annulled the process citing alleged threats against students and inconsistencies in the voter count.
  • The court directs the committee to issue a reasoned ruling on nullity petitions within five business days, evaluating evidence of fraud, bribery, intimidation or violence under the election rules.
  • Compliance with the order would displace interim rector Enrique Cáceres, who remained in charge after the annulment.