Peru has cycled through seven presidents in the last 10 years. Four of them were impeached or resigned before they could be. The country’s current president, Dina Boluarte, even with  a 4 percent approval rating, has been able to finish her term with elections scheduled for April 12, 2026.

With one year to deliberate, what will be top of mind for Peru’s jaded electorate?

In this episode, electoral analyst Javier Albán breaks down the institutional factors that have contributed to Peru’s political morass and the types of candidates he expects to emerge from the 43 registered political parties. Then, Bloomberg’s Lima Bureau Chief, Marcelo Rochabrún, discusses the dynamics among the executive, legislative, and judicial powers, and the issues that will define the electoral campaign as well as the next presidential term, such as a rise in violence and extortions that have shaken the country.

If you want to learn more about Peru’s elections and economy in the year ahead, check our website www.as-coa.org. Council of the Americas will be in Lima on May 26 to discuss opportunities in the country with leaders of the private and public sectors. 

Keep up to date on all of the region’s votes this year with our election guide. You will find more podcasts, articles, poll trackers, and expert commentary at as-coa.org/2025elections

The music in this episode is “Piano Station”, by Bianca Gismonti Trio for Americas Society. Find out about upcoming concerts at musicoftheamericas.org

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