The Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE) has confirmed a fine of 4 Unidades Impositivas Tributarias (UIT), totaling S/ 22 thousand, against César Tito Rojas. Rojas is a candidate for Juntos por el Perú and a virtual deputy for Puno.
The sanction stems from the candidate’s failure to disclose a prior sentence for domestic violence in his sworn statement of life history. By stating he had no information to declare under the “Relation of Sentences” section, the JNE determined that Rojas provided false information.
According to the resolution, the Corte Superior de Justicia de Puno reported that Tito Rojas was sentenced for domestic violence on July 15, 2016.
Appeal and Defense
Rojas appealed the initial resolution from the Jurado Electoral Especial de Puno (JEE Puno), arguing that he did not intend to hide information. He claimed the omission occurred due to a matter of urgency
as the deadline for submitting candidate lists was nearly reached.
Regarding the nature of the case, Rojas asserted it was a family matter between brothers, all adults, that was maximized
. Despite these arguments, the jury declared the appeal unfounded and upheld the sanction in its entirety.
Political Trajectory and Affiliations
The current sanction follows a political history marked by Rojas’s affiliation with the Movimiento por la Amnistía y los Derechos Fundamentales (Movadef), the political arm of Sendero Luminoso. Rojas previously served as a member of the provincial committee in Puno and was involved in the movement’s internal organization.
Rojas also has an extensive background in union and teaching circles. He served as the defense secretary of the Sutep Regional Puno and was part of the radical Conare-Sutep faction, as well as the Federación Nacional de Trabajadores en la Educación del Perú (Fenatep).
Links to Pedro Castillo
Tito Rojas has maintained a long-standing relationship with former president Pedro Castillo, participating together in international events such as the First International Meeting of Teachers of Latin America in Bolivia. In June 2021, Rojas participated in marches in Lima to support Castillo during the second round of elections.
Currently, Rojas is affiliated with the party Todo con el Pueblo (TCP), an organization promoted by Castillo that achieved registration in August 2025. However, because this registration occurred after the deadline, the party cannot participate in the 2026 general elections.
Due to this limitation, Rojas and other Castillo allies found space within Juntos por el Perú. Rojas is part of the “castillista” faction within the party, which is one of three internal currents alongside the Roberto Sánchez group and a group of independent congressmen.
Political Objectives and Controversies
Rojas has stated to media outlets in Puno that one of his primary political goals is the release of Pedro Castillo, who is serving a sentence for the December 2022 coup d’état. He claims this objective is one of the six fundamental axes of Juntos por el Perú.
Rojas advocates for the change of the Constitution through a constituent assembly. In an interview with Radio Pachamama, he warned that his faction would be the first to confront Roberto Sánchez should he intend to bend
.
His proximity to power was highlighted in 2021 during a visit to the Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros (PCM). Whereas the visit was defended by then-congressman José María Balcázar as necessary dialogue, other legislators, including Roberto Chiabra, called the presence of the leader unsustainable
due to his links to extremism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was César Tito Rojas fined by the JNE?
He was fined 4 UIT (S/ 22 thousand) for providing false information in his sworn statement by failing to disclose a July 15, 2016, sentence for domestic violence.
What is the relationship between Tito Rojas and the Movadef?
Rojas is a former member of Movadef, the political arm of Sendero Luminoso, and previously served as a member of its provincial committee in Puno.
What are Tito Rojas’s current political goals within Juntos por el Perú?
His main objectives include the release of former president Pedro Castillo and the implementation of a new Constitution via a constituent assembly.
Should the inclusion of candidates with controversial political histories impact the stability of electoral coalitions in future cycles?
