Elections

As tourists, we often think of Peru in terms of its breathtaking landscapes, friendly people, amazing cuisine, and exciting adventures. While it certainly offers all of this, it’s important to remember that Peru is also a "normal" country facing the typical political, social, and cultural challenges that many nations experience.

Today, Peru held early parliamentary elections. These elections were called after President Martín Vizcarra dissolved Congress in September 2019. The 130 members of Congress were elected through open list proportional representation in 25 multi-member constituencies. Pictured here: voting in Ollantaytambo.