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flag Peru's 2026 election looms amid political chaos, rising crime, and a controversial leadership change ahead of a crowded, high-stakes vote.

flag Peru faces escalating political instability and crime ahead of its April 12, 2026, general election, with nine presidents in ten years and a recent removal of interim leader José Jerí over undisclosed ties to Chinese business figures. flag He was replaced by 83-year-old José María Balcázar, a former judge with a controversial past, amid concerns over governance and institutional weakness. flag Crime rates, including homicides, have surged since 2019, with 66% of Peruvians citing security as a top concern. flag A record number of candidates are running, including Keiko Fujimori and Luis Miguel López Aliaga, both right-leaning figures with polarizing legacies. flag The election will determine the next president and all congressional seats, with a potential runoff on June 7 if no candidate wins over 50% in the first round.

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