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 election results continue to emerge as the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) advances its official count, with only a tiny percentage of ballots remaining to be processed by the National Jury of Elections (JNE). As of the latest update, the ONPE has tallied 95.773% of valid votes, leaving 4.227% of actas pending … Read more
Bernardo Pachas Serrano has assumed the role of interim head of Peru’s National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) following the resignation of Piero Corvetto, who stepped down after logistical failures during the first round of the 2026 general elections held on April 12. Pachas, who previously served as the ONPE’s general manager since September 2020, … Read more
Renovación Popular confirmed it held discussions with Fuerza Popular regarding alleged electoral irregularities in Peru’s 2026 general election, though no formal agreement was reached, according to party representatives. The meeting, which took place amid ongoing vote tabulation, focused on claims of “presunto sabotaje” (presumed sabotage) in the electoral process, particularly concerning logistical failures during the … Read more
Peru’s national electoral bodies continue to process results from the 2026 general elections, with official vote counting underway across regions as of April 21, 2026. The Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales (ONPE) has reported that 94.428% of voting stations have had their results processed and transmitted, marking significant progress in the tabulation phase. This figure … Read more
Peru’s National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has released updated results from the first round of the 2026 presidential election, showing that 93.484% of polling stations have reported their vote tallies. The data, published on the ONPE’s official results portal, reflects the ongoing count following the nationwide vote held on April 11, 2026. As of … Read more
As Peru prepares for elections in 2026, ensuring citizens can easily locate their designated polling stations is paramount. Recent attention has focused on providing accessible information to voters, allowing them to verify their registration and find their local voting center. This effort is particularly crucial given the importance of informed participation in the democratic process. … Read more