Peru is set to hold its 2026 General Elections on April 12, with authorities finalizing security and logistical preparations. Meanwhile, local authorities are investigating a series of armed robberies targeting retail stores in the Chincha province.
Key points
- Over 124,000 voters in Pisco are registered to participate in the upcoming national elections.
- The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) expects to have 60% of presidential results by midnight on April 13.
- A criminal gang is suspected of committing three armed robberies at 'Tienda Mass' locations in Chincha within ten days.
- Police in Arequipa arrested a 76-year-old man for the alleged sexual abuse of an 8-year-old girl.
Why it matters
The general elections represent a critical democratic process for Peru, while the concurrent rise in local criminal activity highlights ongoing public safety challenges.
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