Former presidential candidate Jorge Nieto has proposed that Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular party, consider granting a pardon to former President Pedro Castillo should she win the upcoming election. Nieto framed the potential pardon as a gesture of political reconciliation and a means for Fujimori to differentiate herself from her party’s controversial history. He argued Castillo would need to publicly acknowledge a change in his political stance as a condition. The suggestion aims to reduce political tensions following a period of instability. Nieto believes a pardon could signal a break from past conflicts and foster national unity. The proposal hinges on Fujimori’s electoral success and Castillo’s willingness to disavow previous positions. This move is being viewed as a potential strategy to navigate a deeply polarized political landscape.