Copppal urges Peru candidates to recognize election results; 'Being a democrat means respecting the rules of the game,' they say

The Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean (Copppal) has called on Peruvian presidential candidates Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez to respect the electoral results. Copppal President Alejandro Moreno urged both aspirants to remain calm and responsibly accept the final outcomes to be announced by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE).

Moreno stressed that being a democrat means adhering to the rules of the game, which includes acknowledging election results whether in victory or defeat. He stated that true commitment to democracy lies in governing with legitimacy when one wins and maintaining responsible, peaceful opposition when one loses. "Those of us who participate in politics know that in democracy, you win or lose by one vote, and one must always abide by the mandate of the citizens in commitment to the Republic," he added.

Copppal's call comes after its International Electoral Observation Mission in Peru completed its work. Moreno congratulated the 65 observers from 20 countries who monitored the presidential election's second round. He praised their professional and committed work, noting that the election proceeded in a civil and respectful manner, with a significant presence of national and international observers attesting to its transparency and legality.

The organization also expressed its willingness to continue supporting Peru, respecting its sovereignty, by fostering dialogue spaces to resolve issues among political actors. Copppal highlighted its history of similar interventions in various Latin American countries since its founding in the late 1970s. Moreno concluded by noting the Peruvian people's desire to end polarization, emphasizing that the winner will be obligated to form a government of national reconciliation to ensure the country's governability and rebuild the currently fragile party system.