Overview

• The censure motion against Justice Minister Juan José Santiváñez was filed on Tuesday with 36 signatures, and one lawmaker later withdrew her support.
• Heidy Juárez of Podemos Perú pulled her signature the same day it was filed, following recent visits to the minister by Podemos legislators Edgar Tello and Kira Alcarraz recorded in the Justice Ministry’s visitor log.
• Bloque Democrático spokesperson Edgard Reymundo said his bloc gathered and submitted the motion with more than 34 signatures and stated it will be formally noted by Congress next week.
• Reymundo vowed to press for Santiváñez’s removal and delivered sharp public criticism of the minister’s conduct.
• An opinion column in La República cites forensic examinations that reportedly contradict Santiváñez’s denial about his voice in leaked audios and contends he is being kept in place for political advantage.