En noviembre de 2020 y en medio de la crisis política que ya entonces afectaba a Perú, que se ha traducido en ocho mandatarios en los últimos 10 años, el ingeniero y legislador del Partido Morado, Francisco Sagasti, se convirtió en presidente del país por sucesión constitucional, en su calidad de presidente del Congreso. Su misión: liderar el gobierno de transición hasta el 28 de julio de 2021, momento en que tomaría el poder el ganador de las elecciones generales de abril de ese año.
Su mandato estuvo marcado por la pandemia del Covid. Tras culminar su gestión, se le inició un juicio político debido a presunto abuso de autoridad en el retiro de altos mandos de la Policía Nacional. En marzo de 2026, la Fiscalía solicitó tres años y seis meses de prisión en su contra por esta causa. La defensa del expresidente cuestiona la acusación fiscal y afirma que la decisión fue legal y constitucional.
El exmandatario es un agudo observador de la realidad peruana y conversó con La Tercera sobre la situación en el país, en medio del conteo de la segunda vuelta presidencial que enfrentó el pasado 7 de junio a la lideresa de Fuerza Popular, Keiko Fujimori, con Roberto Sánchez, de Juntos por el Perú.
Francisco Sagasti, expresidente peruano. Foto: La Tercera/Archivo ¿Cómo ve la situación actual del escrutinio oficial de votos?
En primer lugar, tenemos que tomar plena conciencia que del total de electores hábiles para votar en la primera vuelta, sumando los votos de los dos (Keiko Fujimori y Roberto Sánchez) que quedaron para la segunda vuelta, no llegan a representar una quinta parte del electorado nacional. O sea, ninguno de los dos contendores en la segunda vuelta tiene un mandato claro y un respaldo de toda la ciudadanía. Por la naturaleza del proceso electoral, en la segunda vuelta hay que elegir entre los dos. Pero el hecho de que tengamos hasta el momento un empate técnico y con muy pocas actas que faltan por escrutar y, además de eso, alrededor de unas 1.400 a 1.500 actas cuestionadas que tienen que ser resueltas por los jurados especiales de elecciones en cada región y luego pasar al jurado nacional, significa que tendremos por lo menos un poco de tiempo más, independientemente de cuál de los dos sea el ganador en el conteo final. No lo sabremos hasta que se resuelvan todas estas impugnaciones.
En el caso de que ganara Keiko Fujimori, ¿cree que ella podría darle estabilidad a Perú? ¿Sánchez también podría ofrecer gobernabilidad al país?
En política no existen imposibles. Lo que tenemos que darnos cuenta es que hasta el momento la trayectoria de uno y de otro, los programas, las formas que han operado en política durante los últimos años, no dan mucha confianza ni a uno ni a otro de que realmente podamos salir adelante en paz. Tendrían que hacer un cambio radical, en primer lugar, al comportamiento que han tenido a lo largo del tiempo, por uno y otro lado. En segundo lugar, a los programas y planteamientos que han ofrecido a la ciudadanía. Y en tercer lugar, al equipo de personas que los rodean.
Keiko Fujimori, candidata de Fuerza Popular. Foto: Agencia Andina Entonces, yo creo que es posible que se le otorgue estabilidad, pero eso requiere por parte de cualquiera que sea el eventual ganador en esta segunda vuelta, un acto de apertura, de generosidad política que, hasta el momento no estamos seguros de que ninguno de los dos sea capaz de demostrar y ofrecerle a la ciudadanía. Pero si no hacen eso, cualquiera que sea el ganador, vamos a tener un período muy difícil por los enormes desafíos que cualquiera de los dos va a enfrentar, dada la forma en que han llegado a ejercer el poder y la autoridad.
Además, hay que considerar los problemas que tiene nuestro país en la actualidad y el entorno internacional tan inestable, caótico, con una serie de problemas que presenta al Perú y a los países de América Latina, como Chile, desafíos muy grandes en políticas y en estrategias de desarrollo en el futuro.
Por la composición que hay ahora en el Congreso, que volvió a la bicameralidad, ¿cómo ve que se vaya a comportar ahora?
Hemos vuelto a un Congreso bicameral de una forma realmente muy inusual y poco ortodoxa, por decirlo suavemente. El Congreso, que termina sus funciones el 26 de julio de este año, realmente se ha comportado como una Asamblea Constituyente clandestina. Ha cambiado más de 50, hasta casi 60, artículos de la Constitución sin debate, sin discusión, algunas veces por insistencia en horas de madrugada y, por lo tanto, tenemos una Constitución ahora bastante diferente de la que ha regido la política de nuestro país durante los últimos años, empezando por la creación de un Senado que no existía anteriormente.
Ahora bien, al interior de ambas cámaras lo que hemos visto son dos cosas: una, que me parece positiva, y otra que nos deja ciertas dudas. La que me parece positiva es que los representantes de algunos partidos que se comportaron de una manera catastrófica para el país en el Congreso actual han sido simplemente…
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La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center3 days agoIn Peru's second-round presidential election, Keiko Fujimori of Fuerza Popular leads Roberto Sánchez of Juntos por el Perú by approximately 39,115 votes, or 0.214 percentage points, according to official results from the National Election Board with 99.383% of ballots counted. Fujimori has 50.107% of the vote (9,157,631 votes), while Sánchez has 49.893% (9,118,516 votes). A total of 92,194 acts have been counted, with 572 still being sent to the Special Electoral Tribunal (JEE) and none pending.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual election results without editorializing, using only official data from the Peruvian electoral authority. It provides precise numerical comparisons between candidates but does not frame the outcome as favorable or unfavorable to either side. The tone remains strictly data
Official sources cited
- government Organismo Electoral Peruano
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center6 days ago The political division paralyzing PeruThe article discusses the political division in Peru following recent presidential elections, noting that the country remains split between two main candidates, Keiko Fujimori (right-wing) and Roberto Sánchez (left-wing), with very narrow margins separating them. It references past elections where similar divisions occurred, leading to uncertainty and instability.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the election results and historical context without overtly favoring either candidate or political side. It uses neutral language and provides factual data on vote percentages and previous election outcomes, avoiding loaded terms or biased commentary.
Official sources cited
- statement Presidential Election Results
- statement Historical Election Data
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center7 days ago Fujimori surpasses Sánchez by more than 18,000 votes with 98.55% of the ballots countedKeiko Fujimori, candidate of Fuerza Popular, leads her opponent, Roberto Sánchez, by more than 18,000 votes with 98.55% of the ballots counted in Peru's presidential runoff election. According to the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), Fujimori has received 50.051% of valid votes, while Sánchez has 49.949%. Fujimori is close to becoming the first female president elected in Peru's history, supported by overseas voters and urban areas. The electoral body reported that 100% of the ballots from the second round have been processed, but some observed ballots remain to be counted by the
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual results from the ONPE without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports both candidates' vote percentages and mentions pending ballots, maintaining neutrality.
Official sources cited
- government National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE)
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center7 days ago Francisco Sagasti said, Francisco Sagasti, former interim president of Peru, discusses the current situation regarding the official vote count for the second-round presidential election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. Sagasti notes that neither candidate has a clear mandate or full public support. He comments on the ongoing scrutiny of the electoral process.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced discussion with no overtly biased language, framing, or sourcing. It quotes Sagasti’s observations without editorializing or emphasizing one side over another. The content focuses on the electoral process and does not take a stance on the candidates or their policies.
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center8 days ago Peru and its three halvesThe article discusses the Peruvian electoral system, focusing on the second-round voting process that often results in a candidate winning by a narrow margin. It highlights the 2023 election where Keiko Fujimori (right-wing) and Roberto Sánchez (left-wing) received 17% and 12% of the vote respectively in the first round, leading to a runoff where 22 million voters had to choose between two candidates they did not prefer. The article notes that the final result divided the country into three groups: those who supported Fujimori, those who supported Sánchez, and those who abstained or voted blank. It contrasts this with the Colombian election, where candidates had stronger support.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual analysis of the Peruvian electoral process and results without overtly favoring one political side. It uses neutral language and presents data without editorializing or biased framing. The comparison to Colombia is made in a neutral context, not to imply a political stance.
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center8 days ago The geographical division of the vote in Peru: testimonies from Fujimori and Sánchez votersFollowing the second round of voting in Peru, Keiko Fujimori of Fuerza Popular leads Roberto Sánchez of Juntos Por el Perú by approximately 1,500 votes, though the final results remain pending due to ongoing reviews by the Electoral Tribunal. Fujimori has strong support in Lima, the Callao, much of the northern and central coast, and among overseas voters, while Sánchez has won in 15 regions, particularly in the southern Andes and highland areas. The article includes a testimonial from Miriam, a 54-year-old insurance agent from Lima, who traveled to a polling station in San Borja with a Peruvian flag to support Fujimori.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the election results and regional voting patterns without overtly biased language or framing. It includes a testimonial from a Fujimori supporter but does not editorialize or present one-sided perspectives. The tone remains neutral and reportorial.
Official sources cited
- government Special Electoral Tribunal
BioBioChileIndependentCenter11 days agoIn Peru, candidate Pedro Castillo (Sánchez) leads Keiko Fujimori by 27,000 votes as overseas ballots are being counted.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual update on the vote count without apparent bias, providing a straightforward statement of the current lead and mentioning the ongoing counting of overseas votes. There is no evident framing that favors one side over the other.
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center12 days ago 1,500 decisive acts and repeats the scenario of 2016 and 2021: the complex presidential definition between Fujimori and SanchezThe article discusses the close results of Peru's presidential runoff election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, highlighting the need to wait several days before a clear winner can be declared. With nearly all votes counted, Sánchez leads by a narrow margin, but over 1.500 acts remain to be reviewed by the Special Electoral Tribunal (JEE). These acts could significantly influence the final outcome due to their potential impact of around 300,000 votes.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual summary of the electoral situation without overtly favoring either candidate. It focuses on the procedural aspects of vote counting and the potential impact of remaining ballots, avoiding direct commentary or biased language.
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center12 days ago Peruvian market closes cautiously in the second presidential round with Roberto Sánchez's slight advantageThe Peruvian financial market closed cautiously following the second-round presidential election between center-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez. With 94.39% of votes counted, Sánchez leads by a narrow margin of 0.13%, equivalent to 22,948 votes. The stock market showed mixed performance throughout the day, with some indices slightly declining while others recovered. Analysts noted that expectations for overseas voting, historically favorable to Fujimori, influenced market movements.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced summary of the election results and their impact on the financial market without overtly favoring either candidate. It includes quotes from an analyst and reports on market fluctuations without apparent ideological framing.
Official sources cited
- organisation MSCI Nuam Perú General
- organisation Perú Select Capped 15%
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center13 days ago Roberto Sánchez beats Fujimori by a narrow margin in the presidential election count of Peru with 95.16% of the voteIn the second round of Peru's presidential elections, leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez has narrowly surpassed ultraright candidate Keiko Fujimori with 95.16% of ballots counted. According to official data from the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), Sánchez received 50.118% of the votes (8,881,791), while Fujimori obtained 49.882% (8,840,082). Initially, Fujimori had a slight lead, but the margin narrowed until Sánchez overtook her. Over 27 million Peruvians voted, including 1.2 million abroad, whose votes are still being tallied and could potentially change the outcome. Fujimori,竞
Bias read (Center): The article presents the election results factually without overtly favoring either candidate. It includes both candidates' vote totals and mentions the possibility of overseas votes affecting the outcome, maintaining neutrality.
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- government Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales (ONPE)
La TerceraParty-aligned🔒Center13 days ago Peruvian stock market reacts to the downturn in uncertainty in second round presidential electionThe Peruvian stock market reacted negatively to the uncertain outcome of the second-round presidential election between center-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez. With 93.4% of votes counted, Fujimori leads by a narrow margin of 0.09%, equivalent to 15,304 votes. The MSCI Nuam Perú General index fell 0.38% at midday, while the Perú Select Capped index dropped 0.58%. Investment professionals expressed caution, maintaining a neutral stance due to uncertainty surrounding the final result. The Peruvian sol weakened slightly against the dollar.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of the market reaction without overtly favoring either political candidate. It includes quotes from financial experts who emphasize neutrality and caution rather than taking a political stance. The language remains objective, focusing on economic indicators and
Official sources cited
- statement MSCI Nuam Perú General Index Performance
- statement Perú Select Capped Index Performance
- statement Mauricio Guzmán, Head of Investment Strategy at SURA Investments
BioBioChileIndependentCenter13 days ago Keiko Fujimori admits technical tie in Peru and the difference with Sanchez is reduced to 60 thousand votesThe article reports that Keiko Fujimori has acknowledged a technical tie in Peru, with the difference between her and Pedro Pablo Sánchez now reduced to 60,000 votes.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without apparent bias, focusing on the current state of the election results without taking a stance or using loaded language.
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