Election attack: explosives detonate at polling station in Celendín, suspending the election day
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During the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections in Peru, an explosion occurred at the David Sánchez Infante educational institution in the district of Sorochuco, province of Celendín, Cajamarca. The detonation triggered a fire at the polling station, forcing the immediate suspension of the electoral process at that location.
The National Jury of Elections (JNE), the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), and the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec) have issued a formal condemnation of the attack. Authorities are currently addressing the incident, which disrupted voting activities in the affected district.
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