General Elections in Peru
President of Peru Dina Boluarte calls for new general elections on April 12, 2026, to end the period of instability in the country. This follows a tumultuous period marked by impeachments, arrests, and resignations of five different presidents, including Boluarte's predecessor, Pedro Castillo.
Key Points
- President Boluarte calls for new general elections on April 12, 2026
- Peru faced political instability from 2016 to 2022 with impeachments, arrests, and resignations
- Previous President Pedro Castillo impeached and arrested
- Trial proceedings ongoing against Castillo
- Boluarte aims for clean, transparent, and orderly elections
- Election may go to a runoff in June 2026
- Return of bicameralism in Congress after 36 years
Pros
- Restoring stability and democracy in Peru
- Opportunity for Peruvians to democratically elect new authorities
Cons
- Previous period of political instability in Peru
- Challenges in conducting fair and transparent elections