to remain in Lima and coordinate actions aimed at maintaining social peace, public order, and the country's stability.
"I have postponed the trip until Wednesday so that I can arrive at the exact time of my meeting with the Supreme Pontiff and then return immediately to Lima," Balcazar stated on Sunday.
"Recent developments have prompted this rescheduling so that I can remain fully in Lima tomorrow and the following day, in order to ensure there is no interference of any kind in the elections," he added.
The top official noted that his decision to remain in the capital reflects the constitutional responsibility he exercises as Executive Branch head, in a context that requires special attention to the national situation following the electoral process.
"My responsibility in charge of the Executive Branch has forced me to stay two more days (in Lima)," Balcazar stated.
The President said he will hold meetings with law enforcement agencies and the Armed Forces during these days to assess the country's situation and anticipate any scenario that could require the intervention of the competent authorities.
"We need to instruct the police to ensure that marches are respected to the greatest extent possible, but without provocations or unnecessary use of force should they occur," he emphasized.
However, the Head of State stressed that he still plans to travel to Rome on June 17 for an audience with Pope Leo XIV on June 18 and return to Peru immediately afterward.
"We are consulting with the airlines so that the connection can be made with a reasonable number of hours in between. I believe that will be resolved through the appropriate air connections," he indicated.
Regarding the recent runoff election, President Balcazar said that, according to the public information available so far, the process appears to have unfolded normally in Peru's interior.
"From what has been heard so far, it appears to have taken place with complete normality in the country's interior. What is being questioned are some specific cases of challenged electoral records; that will be addressed through the procedure established by the National Elections Board (JNE)," he concluded.