President Peru Dean Bolarta announced the holding of universal elections in April 2026.
In television circulation, the head of state emphasized that the upcoming elections will be “democratic, honest and transparent” and help to stabilize the situation in the country.
Earlier, on March 18, the Government of Peru announced the introduction of a state of emergency for a period of 30 days in the metropolitan region of Lim and the province of Caliao as part of the fight against organized crime.
In one of his previous speeches, President Bolouart sharply condemned the actions of criminal groups. “I seriously consider the possibility of introducing the death penalty for these bloody killers. Not a single mercenary or robber dares to desecrate the families of families who love their children,” the president said.
According to the National Information Systems for the Defundico Nacional de Defunciones), in the first three months of 2025, 459 murders associated with urban crime were recorded in Peru.