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Former Peruvian Election Official Arrested Amid Voting Irregularities

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José Edilberto Samamé Blas, the former electoral manager of Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), was arrested for allegedly failing to perform his duties during the recent general elections. This arrest follows reports of delays at polling stations, attributed to logistical issues, affecting a mere 0.072% of voting centers. In response to public dissatisfaction, the National Jury of Elections extended voting hours and allowed additional polling stations to open. As of Monday morning, leading candidates include Keiko Fujimori and Rafael López Aliaga, with the elections held to select the president, senators, and representatives.

Key Details: • Arrest occurred on the day after general elections held on Sunday. • Voting hours were extended by one hour due to public requests. • Thirteen additional polling centers opened on Monday in Lima and two in the U.S.

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PeruKeiko FujimoriRafael López AliagaLima MetropolitanaJosé Edilberto Samamé BlasOficina Nacional de Procesos ElectoralesJurado Nacional de Elecciones

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