Peruvian President Calls for 2026 Elections

President Dina Boluarte of Peru has requested general elections to take place on April 12, 2026, aiming to resolve the ongoing instability. Having assumed office in 2022 after Pedro Castillo's removal, Boluarte's tenure is set to conclude in 2026.

In a decisive move, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced on Tuesday her intention to schedule general elections for April 12, 2026. The announcement is aimed at bringing stability to a nation that has faced political turbulence.

Boluarte ascended to the presidency in 2022 following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo. She hopes that the upcoming elections will offer a path to political healing.

President Boluarte's current term is slated to end in 2026, aligning with the proposed electoral timeline, as the country looks towards a future of decentralized governance and reform.

(With inputs from agencies.)