Overview
- He formally denied any breach of neutrality, asserting his answers were journalistic in nature and not intended to influence the 2026 race.
- He asked the electoral panel to close the file, arguing there is no objective evidence that his comments endorsed or benefited Somos Perú.
- He criticized the JNE technical report used to justify the inquiry, calling its interpretations subjective and imprecise.
- The JEE also notified the entire cabinet under Article 128 of the Constitution, extending potential responsibility through ministerial solidarity.
- The panel could archive the case, issue a warning, or escalate it to the JNE, a decision seen as potentially precedent‑setting in the preelectoral period.