To guarantee peace, order, and respect for the popular will,
presented the 2026 General Elections Operations Plan. It will mobilize more than 100,000 members of the Peruvian National Police and the Armed Forces nationwide on voting day, scheduled for Sunday, April 12.
The government's spokesperson highlighted the unprecedented deployment of security forces to safeguard the process and provide the necessary support for citizens to vote freely and orderly.
Therefore, he noted, the Interior Ministry has mobilized more than 61,000 police agents.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces will deploy more than 45,000 personnel and 10,338 patrol units nationwide to ensure order at over 10,000 polling places to be installed during the voting day.
The Cabinet chief emphasized that the deployment aims to ensure public order and protect voting materials with neutrality and transparency.
In that regard, Arroyo stressed that the government led by President Jose Maria Balcazar maintains its unwavering commitment to citizen security and the democratic transition to guarantee a transparent electoral process.
The Prime Minister underscored the coordinated work of the Executive Branch with electoral bodies, respecting their autonomy and providing the necessary logistical support to ensure the process unfolds without setbacks.
Lastly, he called on citizens to participate massively in Sunday's General Elections and, therefore, strengthen the democratic system.
"Citizens of Peru: an informed and conscious vote is the most powerful tool to strengthen our democracy. The country's future is decided this Sunday, and this government is here to ensure that decision is respected in a framework of peace and order," Arroyo pointed out.
The launch ceremony of the 2026 General Elections Operations Plan was attended by Ministers Carlos Diaz (Defense), Jose Zapata (Interior), Aldo Prieto (Transportation and Communication), as well as National Police General Commander Oscar Arriola and senior Armed Forces and Police officials.
The event took place at Alfonso Ugarte in Lima's San Isidro district.
The General Elections will be held on April 12, 2026, with a potential runoff for the presidential race scheduled for June 7 of the same year.
This electoral process will allow citizens to go to the polls to choose the next President of the Republic, Vice Presidents, Senators, Deputies, and Representatives to the Andean Parliament.
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