Political representatives from the Fuerza Popular party have formally rejected a proposal to conduct a general recount of votes in Peru, dismissing the suggestion as an unnecessary attempt to disrupt the electoral process. The request, which had been put forward by Roberto Sánchez, was met with strong opposition from party leadership, who argue that existing … 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
Peru’s Andahuaylazo: Ex-Police Commissioner Rejects Political Narrative in Armed Raid on Andahuaylas Station Jonathan Reed | Editor, News | World Today Journal | London, UK Former Andahuaylas police commissioner Miguel Canga has categorically denied that the 2005 Andahuaylazo uprising—a violent seizure of the local police station by retired military officers—was a legitimate political protest, calling … Read more
Peru enters a critical period of political transition as the nation awaits the final certification of the first-round results for the 2026 general elections. With the ONPE 2026 election results serving as the definitive guide for the country’s leadership trajectory, the focus has shifted toward the “segunda vuelta,” or the second-round runoff, which determines who … 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 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