10.04 Preguntas del público / parte 2 | RMP #SinGuion
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The episode is a Q&A format where Rosa María Palacios responds to listener questions about the upcoming Peruvian elections. She begins by analyzing the strategic vote, noting Fujimorismo's historical 10% base and how the new electoral system could lead to as few as four parties in Congress. Palacios discusses the impact of null and white votes, citing the 2021 first-round example where 27% null votes exceeded any single party's percentage. She provides a step-by-step guide to strategic voting: in the presidential race, vote to block the least favored candidate among frontrunners; for Congress, vote in line for a party likely to pass the threshold but not part of the current 'pact'. Palacios addresses various questions, including the possibility of a tie in the presidential race (resolved by coin toss), the role of international observers to counter fraud claims, and allegations against candidate López Aliaga for turning off lights at a rival's rally. She explains the legal scrutiny public figures face, referencing Article 14 and 15 of the Civil Code. Palacios details the congressional arithmetic: 20 senators to block a vacancy, 31 to pass laws, 41 to vacate the president, and 61 to appoint Constitutional Tribunal members. She advises voters to avoid parties currently in Congress—Fuerza Popular, Renovación Popular, and Juntos por el Perú—and to research candidates to avoid those with criminal records. The episode covers voting rights for people with disabilities, allowing accompaniment for those with visual or intellectual impairments. Palacios warns against null voting and not voting, as both empower leading parties. She promotes reliable poll sources like Datum, Ipsos, and IEP, and cautions against fake news. The episode ends with sponsor messages and a reminder to subscribe for election coverage.
