Peru’s Election Authority Sets Strict Deadlines for 2026 Candidates, Aiming to Streamline Record-High Participation
Lima, Peru – The National Jury of Elections (JNE) has set specific deadlines for public officials to resign and has also established timelines for candidate registration in anticipation of Peru’s 2026 General Elections. With these new administrative resolutions, the JNE aims to streamline the electoral process which will see an unprecedented number of candidates participating. In the upcoming 2026 elections, approximately 10,000 candidates from 41 registered political parties are anticipated to run for office. This significant increase from the 3,300 participants in 2021 highlights a growing interest in political participation across the nation. To manage … Read more