Peru prepares for 2026 regional and municipal elections

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Peru is intensifying preparations for the 2026 regional and municipal elections. The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has conducted official simulations of its Electoral Computing System to verify software functionality and data transmission security across 125 decentralized offices. Additionally, ONPE has begun training sessions for polling station members in thousands of locations nationwide.

To ensure order, the National Jury of Elections (JNE) will enforce several restrictions. A ban on publishing opinion polls began on September 28, and political propaganda will be suspended starting October 3. A 'dry law' prohibiting alcohol sales will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. on October 3 until 8:00 a.m. on October 5. Voting hours are set from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on election day, October 4.

The Ministerio Público is deploying over 6,000 prosecutors to monitor the process and prevent electoral crimes such as identity theft, vote buying, and corruption. Meanwhile, legal experts have raised concerns regarding candidates attempting to circumvent reelection restrictions by running for first councilor positions.

Entities

INE · Instituto Electoral de Tamaulipas · JNE · Jorge Jáuregui · Juan de Dios Álvarez · Jurado Nacional de Elecciones · Ministério Público · ONPE · Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales · Peru · Poder Judicial del Estado de Tamaulipas · Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The completion of the audit marks the official end of the control period for electoral briefcases, voting machine testing, and document printing.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The TSJE completed a judicial audit of electoral materials, tools, and documents across all 17 departments in Paraguay.
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 89,000 polling stations will be installed nationwide for the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections. rpp.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] Electoral restrictions, including bans on polls and political propaganda, will begin on September 28. infopress.pe · diariodechimbote.com · diariouno.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The second round of in-person training for polling station members is being conducted in over 4,000 locations nationwide. www.cronicaviva.com.pe · ahora.com.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] The ONPE has completed the distribution of electoral materials to 94 decentralized offices across the interior of Peru. radioyaravi.org.pe · ahora.com.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] Polling station members will receive a compensation of S/ 165 for their duties during the elections. ahora.com.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] A 'dry law' prohibiting alcohol sales will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. on October 3 until 8:00 a.m. on October 5. infopress.pe · diariodechimbote.com · diariouno.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] The National Jury of Elections (JNE) is supervising the training sessions and the verification of electoral materials. www.cronicaviva.com.pe · radioyaravi.org.pe · walac.pe · ahora.com.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] ONPE performed an official simulation of the Electoral Computing System to test software functionality and data transmission security. tvmundo.pe · www.verdaddelpueblo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Two ONPE workers in Atalaya, Ucayali, have received death threats. gestion.pe · ahora.com.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 8.5% of active candidacies in Junín have declared criminal or civil sentences in their life histories. ahora.com.pe