Negotiations regarding the leadership of the Dominican Republic’s bicameral Congress have intensified as political parties prepare for the upcoming legislative session. The primary focus of these discussions involves the selection of the presidents for both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, a process that is currently centered on internal party consensus and potential shifts … Read more
As Peru approaches the decisive phase of the 2026 general elections, the national discourse has centered on how to revitalize the country’s economic trajectory. In recent public debates, candidates have unveiled divergent strategies to address long-standing infrastructural bottlenecks and the pressing issue of household income, setting the stage for a critical choice for the electorate. … Read more
LIMA, Peru — May 25, 2026 Roberto Sánchez, the presidential candidate for Peru’s Juntos por el Perú (JPP), will face a critical judicial hearing on Wednesday, May 27, where prosecutors will seek to formalize charges of false administrative declarations and financial misconduct tied to alleged mismanagement of party funds. The case—rooted in a 2018 investigation—threatens … Read more
"Antauro Humala and Roberto Sánchez: Political Alliance or Electoral Strategy? Peru’s JPP Distances Itself"
Peru’s Political Turmoil Deepens as Antauro Humala Confirms Alliance with Roberto Sánchez Amid Party Backlash In a dramatic twist ahead of Peru’s 2026 general elections, controversial former military leader Antauro Humala has publicly confirmed an electoral coalition with Roberto Sánchez, the presidential candidate for the leftist party Juntos por el Perú (JP). The announcement, made … Read more
The Peruvian Professor Who Has Run for Office 12 Times—and Never Won PUNO, Peru — In the high-altitude city of Puno, where the thin Andean air carries the weight of centuries-old traditions, Fermín Mestas Pacompía has spent more than four decades chasing an elusive dream: electoral victory. At 67, the university professor has become a … Read more
Peru’s presidential runoff race has brought the country’s agricultural sector into sharp focus, with the two leading candidates presenting contrasting visions for one of the nation’s most vital economic engines. As voters prepare to choose between Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo in the June 6 runoff, their proposals for revitalizing Peru’s agroindustry have become central … Read more