Piero Corvetto

The Perpetual Candidate: Fermín Mestas’ 41-Year Journey with 12 Unsuccessful Election Bids

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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

Peruvian Election 2026: ONPE Interim Head Bernardo Pachas Takes Over as Vote Count Begins in Lima and Abroad, JNE Confirms Delayed Actas, Roberto Sánchez Leads López Aliaga by Nearly 20,000 Votes

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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