Overview
- The measure fell short with 63 votes in favor, 20 against and 4 abstentions, below the two‑thirds required of members present excluding the Permanent Commission.
- Congressional president Fernando Rospigliosi said a legislative resolution will be issued and the case file sent to the archive.
- Jorge Montoya, Norma Yarrow and Eduardo Castillo submitted reconsideration requests that could return the sanction to the floor if placed on the agenda.
- The proceeding arises from Constitutional Complaint 351, which proposed a 10‑year disqualification over Chávez’s actions before, during and after December 7, 2022.
- In a separate criminal case, prosecutors seek a 25‑year sentence for rebellion as closing arguments proceed, and Chávez remains in Mexican diplomatic asylum while Peru weighs a travel safe‑conduct.