Overview
- The Supreme Single-Judge Court, which set Tuesday’s hearing for 3 p.m., will read an adelanto de fallo that discloses the decision before issuing the full written sentence.
- Ex–prosecutor general Delia Espinoza, now dean-elect of Lima’s Bar Association, seeks two years and four months of prison for Fernando Rospigliosi and one million soles in damages.
- The case stems from 2025 posts in which Rospigliosi called Espinoza an ally of terrorism and illegal economies, later adding insults such as “desquiciada,” after which she demanded a retraction that he refused.
- Rospigliosi rejects the charge, says he will not retract, and argues the suit targets his right to express political opinions about a public official.
- Legal specialists disagree on the fallout of a conviction, with some citing congressional immunity and others pointing to Article 34‑A on first‑instance rulings that can bar candidates, a debate sharpened by precedents such as Carla García’s reserved sentence and Vladimir Cerrón’s exclusion.