Lima Bar Association Elections: Espinoza vs. Abanto – Live Updates & Results 2026

Elecciones CAL 2026 EN VIVO: Disturbios en San Marcos tras Cierre de Mesas

The second round of elections for the Colegio de Abogados de Lima (Lima Bar Association) is underway this Saturday, March 14, 2026, with thousands of members participating to choose between Delia Espinoza and Humberto Abanto to lead the organization for the 2026 term. The need for a second round arose after neither candidate secured a majority in the first round of voting.

Disturbances at San Marcos University

Reports indicate disturbances at the access points to the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, where voting is taking place. The incidents occurred as voters attempted to enter the campus. The doors to the voting location were temporarily closed, preventing both entry and exit, according to reports from La República.

Voting Concludes, Tallying Begins

Voting booths closed at 4:00 p.m. At the location within the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Throughout the day, thousands of members cast their ballots in this second round of elections.

Allegations of Campaigning Near Polling Stations

Sources from La República reported alleged instances of individuals linked to Humberto Abanto’s campaign distributing bottles of water alongside campaign materials to voters approaching the polling stations. A social media post from @Chica_de_prensa on X (formerly Twitter) documented the claims.

Key Figures Cast Their Votes

Interim Attorney General Tomás Gálvez arrived at San Marcos to cast his vote, stating his hope that the future administration would focus on defending lawyers. Congresswoman Patricia Juárez also participated, expressing her expectation that the latest leadership would strengthen the defense of the legal profession.

Reported Propaganda and Disruptions

There were reports of political advertising for candidates running for Senate and President near the entrances to the voting areas. Guillermo Valencia, an advisor to the Colegio de Abogados de Lima’s Economics Directorate, claimed that the electoral committee permitted campaign materials close to the voting location, potentially violating regulations that stipulate a 100-meter restriction.

Voting Procedures and Requirements

Members were advised to bring their Colegio de Abogados membership card and proof of payment to the polling station. The voting period was set from 8:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. The Colegio de Abogados indicated that its institutional branches would only be operating in Miraflores and Lima Centro on election day.

First Round Results

In the initial round, Delia Espinoza received 18,899 votes, representing approximately 39% of the total. Humberto Abanto secured over 12,000 votes, earning him a place in the runoff election.

Security Presence

Representatives from the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Ombudsman’s Office were present at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos as a preventative measure against potential disturbances of public order.

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