Evidentiary Standards and Electoral Justice from the Experience of Peru, Brazil, and the United States

Rengifo P.K.A.; Bartra M.P. · Vniversitas (2025) · DOI: 10.11144/javeriana.vj74.esej

Resumen

The article addresses the evidentiary standards in electoral justice in Peru, Brazil and the United States, considering the emblematic cases of Keiko Fujimori, Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump. Its importance lies in guaranteeing electoral transparency and democratic legitimacy in the face of questions of alleged fraud. The objective was to analyze the evidentiary standards applied in these countries, identifying patterns and significant differences. The methodology was qualitative, with a hermeneutic approach and case study design, using documentary analysis as a technique. The results show that, while in Peru legal security is prioritized over electoral truth, in Brazil and the United States disinformation strategies that affect public perception predominate, in both countries, social networks have been key tools to consolidate fraud narratives without solid foundations. Despite contextual differences, common patterns are observed in the use of disinformation to question electoral processes. The discussion was enriched by multiple triangulations, seeking logical consistency, credibility and replicability of the findings. In conclusion, electoral justice faces global challenges related to media manipulation and the lack of clear standards to guarantee electoral truth, which affects trust in democratic institutions.

Instituciones: Universidad César Vallejo