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Peru Lawmaker Moves to Oust Reniec Chief After Voter Roll Publication

Velarde told Congress the release was mandated by law, warning that bypassing it could nullify the 2026 vote.

Overview

  • Reniec published a preliminary electoral roll online from October 27 to 31 with names, DNI numbers, photos and domiciles, describing it as a legally required step for citizen review.
  • Congressman Edwin Martínez filed a complaint with the National Board of Justice seeking the removal of Reniec head Carmen Velarde for alleged mass disclosure of personal data of 27 million Peruvians.
  • Velarde testified that the file was a preliminary list subject to later revision and oversight by the National Jury of Elections, which she said determines what information is public.
  • Reniec plans to deliver the Preliminary Roll to the National Jury of Elections on November 13 as the next step toward the definitive electoral register for 2026.
  • Velarde noted Congress did not pass a rule in time to exclude domiciles from publication and voiced support for bill 13052/2025-CR to remove addresses from future rolls.