Congresswoman Analí Márquez has criticized the Peruvian government’s response to 83 reported cases of threats, extortion, and attacks against candidates, as documented by the JNE (National Jury of Elections) across 21 regions of Peru. Márquez argues that authorities should not wait for another fatality before taking decisive action to protect candidates. She is proposing increased intelligence gathering by the police, prioritization of protection for at-risk candidates, and improved coordination between the Ministry of the Interior, the PNP (National Police of Peru), the Fiscalía (Public Prosecutor’s Office), and electoral authorities. Her statements come just days before the upcoming elections in Peru. Márquez emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning against further escalation of violence. The report originated from Lima Gris, a Peruvian news source. The congresswoman's concerns highlight a growing climate of insecurity surrounding the electoral process in Peru.