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Peru's ONPE Report Shows APP Owes Nearly S/20 Million to César Acuña, His Family and UCV

Experts say the loans exploit a gap in campaign finance rules.

Overview

  • The audit details S/19.7 million recorded mainly as loans labeled as current and non‑current credits, with key balances including S/8.09 million to César Acuña, about S/3.5 million to Richard Acuña, and S/1.66 million to Universidad César Vallejo.
  • Specialists warn that treating financing as loans can bypass contribution limits and later allow repayment with public funds if booked as ordinary party expenses.
  • The report cites a prohibited contribution attributed to Lorenzo Aldaz, reported as sentenced for peculado, with ONPE urging corrective actions; APP told auditors it was not informed of the conviction.
  • César Acuña defended the funding as lawful support to keep the party operating, while APP secretary general Luis Valdez said all resources were declared to SUNAT and ONPE, date back to 2016, and sustain nationwide operations.
  • ONPE also flagged financial inconsistencies at Perú Primero, Podemos Perú and Perú Libre, including questionable loans, barred donations and premises without proper documentation.