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ONPE and JNE announce collaboration for Peru elections (1) Crisis, coup, and social conflict: the Peruvian electoral situation

Peru’s electoral challenges reflect a much deeper political crisis in the Andean country.

Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez Sánchez and Fujimori to face off for Peru’s presidency

The two candidates will face off in a runoff election on June 7. Their governing policies differ profoundly, as evidenced by their recent statements ahead of the upcoming election.

Roberto Sánchez Peruvian prosecutors seek to disqualify leftist presidential candidate

Sánchez is accused of failing to report his political party’s income, although he denies these allegations. Several critics argue that this is a ploy to prevent him from participating in future elections, thereby benefiting the far right.

Voting Peruvian elections Peruvian elections: Right-wing candidates to face off in the runoff

The widespread fragmentation of the vote and the country’s political crisis have benefited right-wing candidates, who will compete for the presidency on June 7, although the names that will appear on the ballot have not yet been confirmed.

Keiko Fujimori A coup and three interim presidents later, Peru heads to polls

Keiko Fujimori, with only 15% of the vote intention, leads in an election that lacks strong left-wing candidates.

Kast visits a militarized site near border Kast begins construction of a controversial border wall

During his first week as president of Chile, the ultra-conservative leader has also ordered tax cuts and launched talks with the United States to explore the mining of rare earth metals.

Police shoot at protesters Peru’s latest president José Jerí faces mounting pressure after killing of protester

Protests have not subsided despite Boluarte’s removal from office. Now, Jerí’s newly formed government faces an attempt at censure just days after he accepted the position.

Congress of the Republic of Peru Peru after the soft coup

Amid the clamor of the streets, Congress removed Boluarte, a slight adjustment to preserve their system of plutocracy, corruption, and fear.

José Jerí Peru President José Jerí: Peru’s eighth president in a decade

The controversial, right-wing Jerí takes office amid a profound economic, political, and security crisis in the Andean country

Lima protests Dina Boluarte Peru’s Congress ousts de facto president Dina Boluarte amid mass protests

Activists in Peru warn that the Congress is just as responsible for the crisis facing the country marked by an increase in crime, precarity, and corruption

Peru graffiti Encuestas registran un rechazo de 96% a Boluarte en medio de protestas

Los manifestantes exigen el fin del gobierno que tiene la desaprobación más alta de todo el continente. Boluarte, sin embargo, afirma que no renunciará.

Peru streets against police repression Protests continue in Peru, as polls register 96% rejection of Boluarte

Protesters are demanding an end to the government with the highest disapproval rating on the entire continent. Boluarte, however, says she will not resign.