Learn how this event—to be held one week before the runoff election—will unfold.
Where and what time will it take place?
According to the JNE, the presidential debate will take place on May 31 at Lima Convention Center starting at 8:00 p.m. (local time).
What topics will be debated?
The debate will cover four main topics:
- Citizen Security
- Strengthening of the Democratic State and Human Rights
- Education and Health
- Economy, Employment, and Poverty Reduction.
What will the methodology be?
A mixed methodology will be applied, featuring a time pool allowing each candidate to present their positions on the topics within a set number of minutes, similar to the format used during the first round.
The format will also include an opening dialogue segment between both candidates, triggered by a citizen question.
How will the presidential debate unfold?
Each candidate will deliver a one-minute opening presentation.
Afterwards, both candidates will move to a debate panel where they will face each other directly.
They will be given three minutes to present their proposals on the first topic.
The exchange of ideas will begin with a citizen question, which both candidates must answer using their respective three-minute time pools.
This format will be repeated for each of the four topics approved for the debate.
Both candidates will have two minutes to conclude their participation by delivering a message to voters.
Who will be the moderators?
On this occasion, journalists Angelica Valdes and Carlos Villarreal will serve as moderators.
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