Summary
Peru is holding the first round of its presidential election on April 12, with many candidates competing for the position. If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote, a second round will take place on June 7 between the top two candidates. The election is notable for the large number of candidates and the expected return of a two-chamber legislative system.
Key Facts
- Peru will elect a new president with the first round of voting on April 12.
- If no candidate wins over 50% of the vote, a second vote happens on June 7.
- This election will reintroduce a bicameral (two-chamber) legislature in Peru, which has not existed since 1992.
- There are 35 presidential candidates, a record number, reflecting political divisions.
- Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, is a leading candidate.
- The election includes both the presidency and all seats in Peru’s Congress.
- Crime and corruption are major issues influencing voter decisions.
