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Peru’s Congress Fails to Bar Betssy Chávez From Office in 10-Year Ban Vote

Three lawmakers filed reconsideration motions seeking a new vote following the failed two‑thirds tally.

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.