"Piero Corvetto said in a social media post on Tuesday that he was stepping down as head of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), a government body tasked with organising elections in Peru."
"The first round of the election, held on April 12, was marred by logistical issues that led to the extension of voting hours around the capital Lima and elsewhere."
"Even before the April election, about 68 percent of Peruvians said that they had little to no trust in the country's election authorities, according to a poll conducted by the Institute for Peruvian Studies."
Piero Corvetto resigned as head of Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes due to public anger over chaotic elections. He denied allegations of irregularities but aimed to restore confidence ahead of a second voting round. The first round faced logistical issues, extending voting hours. Election observers noted missteps but found no evidence of fraud. The National Jury of Elections will finalize results by May 15, with Keiko Fujimori leading. Political dissatisfaction is rising, with 68% of Peruvians expressing distrust in election authorities before the election.
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