The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) withdrew from the process elections 2026 the candidacy of Martin Vizcarra to the vice presidency of Peru First. The former president described the measure as a “new arbitrariness” and assured that it violates his right to participate and that of citizens to choose freely.
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In a statement released this Saturday, Vizcarra reported that his political group has presented the corresponding legal resources to reverse the decision and that it will continue with a precautionary measure before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR). According to him, the objective is to stop what he considers a political persecution against him.
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Communiqué from Peru Primero on the elimination of Martín Vizcarra’s candidacy. Photo: diffusion
The founder of Peru First He reaffirmed that his party will not withdraw from the electoral process. In his message, he announced that he will assume the National Campaign Headquarters to tour the country and consolidate citizen support for the political project that he has led since 2021.
“They are not going to break us. We are going to continue working for the Peru we want“he emphasized Vizcarrawho continues to be prevented from holding public office due to the disqualification imposed by Congress in 2021, although he maintains a political presence through his party.
Mario Vizcarra continues to lead the presidential formula of Peru Primero
After the exclusion of Martin Vizcarrathe party Peru First registered a new presidential list led by Mario Vizcarraaccompanied by Carlos Illanes Calderon as first vice president and Judith Mendoza Diaz as second vice president. The group specified that the decision seeks to maintain internal unity and guarantee its participation in the elections 2026.
Mario Vizcarra, doctor and leader from the south of the country, has been one of the main spokespersons for the movement. In previous statements, he indicated that his priority will be to promote a government plan focused on decentralization and economic recovery, two of the political flags that identify the group.
The statement also confirms that Peru First will continue with its legal and political strategy despite the “abuses” of the electoral system. “The project that was born from the people will continue to be from the people,” reads the statement signed by the former head of state.
Congress approves accusing Martín Vizcarra for the Vaccine case
The Subcommittee on Constitutional Accusations approved the final report that recommends constitutionally indicting Martin Vizcarra and Pilar Mazzetti for his involvement in the Vaccinate case. The document indicates that both would have received doses of the vaccine irregularly. Sinopharm during the pandemic COVID-19configuring an alleged crime of concussion.
According to the accusation, the former president managed his immunization and that of his close environment while he was president, while the former Minister of Health would have done the same taking advantage of her position. The vote concluded with 11 votes in favor, 2 against and 1 abstentionwhich allowed the approval of the report.
The file will be sent to the Permanent Commission of Congress for final evaluation before reaching the Plenary. If the accusation is ratified, Vizcarra and Mazzetti would face a new stage of political and judicial responsibilities for one of the biggest scandals in health management during the emergency.
