The head of Peru's electoral body resigned from his post on Tuesday, shortly before he was set to face prosecutors regarding the chaotic presidential vote held earlier this month.
According to reports from France 24, the resignation occurred only hours before the official was scheduled to be questioned by prosecutors over the mismanagement of the recent election.
Peruvians went to the polls on April 12 to select the nation's ninth president in a decade. The election process was marked by widespread voter frustration directed at a political establishment frequently criticized for corruption.
Logistical failures in Lima
On election day, major logistical problems plagued the capital, Lima. These disruptions prevented tens of thousands of citizens from casting their ballots until the following day, according to the outlet.
The chaos in the capital added to the existing tension surrounding the democratic process. The recent election cycle has been defined by a deep-seated anger among the electorate toward the political class.
While the official's departure marks a significant shift in the electoral commission's leadership, the investigation into the April 12 voting irregularities continues. Prosecutors are looking into the specific failures that blocked access to polling stations in the nation's largest city.
