A group of 35 presidential candidates applied for registration in order to participate in the 2026 elections.  Photo: Courtesy.

Peru 2026 elections: These are the presidential candidates that applied for registration

At the close of the candidate registration period, 35 political organizations requested the registration of their presidential tickets with the Lima Centro 1 Special Electoral Board to participate in the general elections of April 12, 2026, according to updated information from the National Elections Board's (JNE) electoral platform.

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The Infrastructure is key for the develpment of Peru. Photo: Courtesy.

The National Competitiveness and Productivity Plan of Peru is making steady progress

In its first year of implementation, the 2024–2030 National Competitiveness and Productivity Plan (PNCP) of Peru, achieved 123 of the 494 planned milestones, representing 24.9% progress, indicated the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).

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More than 2 million of Peruvian tourists will travel inside the country during the Christmas and New Year holidays. ANDINA/Difusión

Peru: Christmas and New Year holidays will boost more than 2 million local tourists

The Christmas and New Year's holidays in 2025 in Peru are expected to mobilize 2.1 million local tourists inside the country and generate an estimated economic impact of US$ 294 million for the Peruvian economy, projected the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur),

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Peru: President leads 'More Love, Less Noise' campaign launching event

The President of the Republic, Jose Jeri, led the launch of the "Econavidad: Mas amor, menos ruido" (EcoChristmas: More Love, Less Noise) campaign at the Government Palace in Lima.

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