Peru will vote for a new president on April 12, amid a deep political and institutional crisis. Current leader José María Balcázar is not eligible to run, as presidents need to have completed a full 5-year term to be reelected. “Many of those who have registered are electoral adventurers,” political scientist Eduardo Dargent told the Herald. Four presidents in five yearsIn Peru, presidents are elected for a period of five years. Former president Castillo has accused Congress of “getting a new puppet” after it removed Boluarte and chose Jerí in October.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald April 05, 2026 18:58 UTC