The first session of the second phase of Peru's presidential debate, organized by the
, was held Monday evening with the participation of 12 candidates, focusing on Education; Innovation and Technology; as well as Employment, Development and Entrepreneurship.
The presentation of proposals will continue this Tuesday, March 31, featuring another 12 presidential candidates—out of 35—who will address the same topics.
This discussion forum was held at the Lima Convention Center, located in San Borja district.
The debate lasted nearly three hours and proceeded normally, encouraging the exchange of proposals aimed at promoting education, employment, as well as the country's economic and technological development.
The candidates who participated in this session were:
- Carlos Jaico — Peru Moderno (Modern Peru)
- George Forsyth — Partido Democratico Somos Peru (We Are Peru Democratic Party)
- Alvaro Paz de la Barra — Fe en el Peru (Faith in Peru)
- Fiorella Molinelli — Alianza Fuerza y Libertad (Force and Liberty Alliance)
- Alex Gonzales — Partido Democrata Verde (Green Democratic Party)
- Carlos Espa — Partido SiCreo (Yes I Believe Party)
- Yonhy Lescano — Partido Politico Cooperacion Popular (Popular Cooperation Political Party)
- Walter Chirinos — Partido Politico PRIN (PRIN Political Party)
- Ronald Atencio — Alianza Electoral Venceremos (We Will Overcome Electoral Alliance)
- Fernando Olivera — Partido Frente de la Esperanza 2021 (2021 Hope Front Party)
- Carlos Alvarez — Partido Pais para Todos (Country for All Party)
- Enrique Valderrama — Partido Aprista Peruano (Peruvian Aprista Party)
During the first session of the second phase, the 12 candidates took part in four segments.
In the first and third segments, they presented proposals on education and employment, respectively, with interaction among participants organized in groups of three.
In the second segment, a citizen question round was held, giving each candidate one minute to respond to questions submitted by citizens through the JNE platform.
The questions addressed various topics, including health and the economy, among others defined in advance.
In the fourth segment, candidates delivered their closing remarks to the public.
Journalists Angelica Valdes and Pedro Tenorio served as moderators, selected by political organizations by consensus.