Peru’s 30% Rule for Governors Explained for Expats
A Peruvian governor ticket needs 30% of valid votes to win outright. How the rule works, what it means for...
October 4, 2026Section
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Peru Results: Lima Undecided, 15 Runoffs Likely
Peru count, 5 October: López Aliaga’s list leads Lima by 0.86 points, 1,924 sheets sit with election juries. 15 of...
October 3, 2026
Peru Metro Line 1 Expects 383,000 Election Day Riders
Lima's Metro Line 1 expects 383,000 passengers on Peru's election Sunday, 19% above a normal Sunday, and adds 34 trips....
October 3, 2026
IRTP Pulls Crime Stories From Peru’s TV Perú Online
Peru's state broadcaster IRTP pulled at least ten crime stories from TV Perú online on 29 September. Staff now ask...
October 3, 2026
Peru’s Role in Latin America, Weight and Alliances in 2026
Peru's role in Latin America rests on 34.16 million people and a US$334.85 billion economy, anchored in the Andean Community...
October 3, 2026
Peru Sol Has Worst Month Since March After Fed Hike
The Peru sol had its weakest month since March as the dollar rose 1.8% in September after a US Fed...
October 3, 2026
Peru Deploys 57,738 Police for Sunday’s Election
Peru's election deployment puts 57,738 police on duty for Sunday's local vote, while an OAS expert mission hears Lima candidates'...
October 3, 2026
Peru Signs US$339 Million Grid Deals With Engie
Peru signed US$339 million in power grid contracts with Engie on 2 October for Piura, Lambayeque, Junín and Ayacucho. The...
October 3, 2026
Peru Extends Pataz State of Emergency by 60 Days
Peru extends the Pataz state of emergency by 60 days from 3 October, keeping troops in charge, a 22:00 curfew...
October 2, 2026