A Peruvian court has lifted a travel ban on Jorge Hernández Fernández, known as “El español,” who is under investigation for alleged ties to former President Pedro Castillo. Prosecutors suspect Hernández coordinated efforts to create a counterintelligence team to monitor and gather information on opponents of Castillo’s government. The alleged operation, described as seeking to “chuponear” (a Peruvian slang term for bugging or spying on), aimed to surveil political adversaries. While details remain limited, the investigation focuses on potential abuses of power during Castillo’s administration. The lifting of the travel ban does not indicate innocence and Hernández remains a person of interest in the ongoing inquiry. Authorities have not yet commented on the reasoning behind the court’s decision. The case continues to unfold as investigators probe the extent of alleged illicit activities linked to Castillo’s regime.