Overview

• Peru’s National Board of Justice approved a provisional six‑month suspension of Delia Espinoza in a disciplinary case over her refusal to reinstate former prosecutor general Patricia Benavides and other alleged very serious violations.
• The decision took immediate effect upon notification and is appealable, but any appeal does not keep her in office during the process.
• Interim leadership passes to the most senior supreme prosecutor, Pablo Sánchez Velarde, with Zoraida Ávalos or, if necessary, Tomás Gálvez designated as alternatives to ensure continuity.
• Six of the seven JNJ members participated, with Francisco Távara absent or recused, and the majority backed the precautionary measure after Espinoza declined to attend the hearing.
• Following the suspension, police protection assigned to Espinoza was withdrawn, according to an official notice referencing the JNJ decision.