Peru faces record field in election, corruption and crime top voter concerns
By Marco Aquino
Published on April 9, 2026.
Peruvian voters are set to go to the polls on April 12, hoping to break a cycle of political turmoil that has prevented any president from completing a full term over the past decade. About 27 million Peruvians are eligible to vote for a new president and a newly reinstated bicameral congress. None of the candidates poll above 15%, making a runoff on June 7 almost certain. The fight against corruption is a prominent campaign theme, with four former presidents currently in prison linked to bribery cases. Crime and corruption are now the top voter concerns, with homicide and extortion cases increasing.
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