Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult

Author: Bianca Padró OcasioPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Peru
Politics
Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult

Peru is gearing up for presidential elections with a record 35 candidates, reflecting a decade marked by corruption and political instability. Ricardo Belmont, the oldest candidate at 80, pledged to end this corruption during his campaign closing speech. Voters, tired and skeptical, head to the polls this Sunday, with uncertain expectations regarding the outcome of this first round.

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