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Peru’s Prosecutor Standoff Deepens as JNJ Cites Espinoza Despite Court Reinstatement Order

The oversight body’s new summons keeps a disciplinary case alive despite a judge’s 48-hour directive to restore her to the top post.

Overview

  • The Noveno Juzgado Constitucional ordered Delia Espinoza reinstated within 48 hours and told the JNJ to suspend her disciplinary case, but the deadline passed without a transfer of office.
  • JNJ reprogrammed and cited Espinoza to appear on November 17 over an alleged obstruction of Patricia Benavides’ return, noting a missed prior virtual session.
  • Interim prosecutor Tomás Gálvez says he will not relinquish the role until a formal JNJ resolution directs the handover.
  • Espinoza announced she would go to the Fiscalía to take possession and formally asked Gálvez in writing to deliver the office.
  • Supporters held a peaceful demonstration outside the Ministerio Público in Lima urging compliance with the court order as police maintained a cordon.