Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced on Tuesday that the country will hold general elections in April 2026, aiming to end years of political instability, Boluarte, whose approval ratings remain at historic lows, stated that the elections will determine a new president, 130 deputies, and 60 senators. This will mark the return of Peru’s bicameral legislative system, which has not been in place since the early 1990s, In a brief televised address to the nation, Boluarte did not clarify whether she intends to run in the upcoming elections. She first assumed office in 2022, taking over the presidency after then-President Pedro Castillo was ousted just two years into his five-year term following his failed attempt to dissolve the legislature and prevent his own removal,According to a national poll conducted by Datum Internacional in March, Boluarte faces a staggering 93% disapproval rating. Her term is set to conclude on July 28, 2026.
Peru’s Congress took decisive action last week, voting to dismiss the country’s interior minister over his perceived failure to curb the alarming rise in violent crime. Lawmakers held him accountable for the deteriorating security situation, which has fueled widespread public frustration,Outrage has intensified following a surge in violent incidents, particularly after the shocking murder of Paul Flores, the 39-year-old lead singer of the popular cumbia band Armonía 10. Flores was tragically shot and killed when armed assailants ambushed the band’s tour bus following a concert in Lima, further highlighting the escalating crisis gripping the nation.