# South American municipal elections preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-municipal-elections-preparations > Updated: 2026-09-30T19:01:00.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, Paraguay and neighboring regions prepared for municipal elections scheduled for October 4. In the Brazil-Paraguay border area, including Foz do Iguaçu, Ciudad del Este, and Hernandarias, efforts focused on voter readiness and candidate competition for local leadership roles. As the election date approached, security and integrity concerns became prominent. In Paraguay, authorities deployed over 37,000 police officers and implemented restrictions such as alcohol bans and prohibitions on weapons near polling stations. However, allegations of fraud surfaced in Luque regarding the impartiality of poll workers. In Peru, the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) finalized material distribution and digital polling location services. The process faced scrutiny over potential ‘disguised re-elections’ and reports of threats against candidates, including a specific instance in the Ica region where a mayoral candidate was reportedly serving as a polling station president. ## Claims - The National Police will deploy 38,000 agents for security during the October 4 elections. (disputed by 3 sources) - Voting stations will be open from 7:00 to 17:00 on election day. (disputed by 3 sources) - Approximately 37,611 police officers are deployed for security during the municipal elections. (disputed by 3 sources) - The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited from 7:00 p.m. Saturday until the close of polls on Sunday. (disputed by 3 sources) - The ONPE has enabled an official platform for voters to consult their polling stations, tables, and order for the 2026 elections. (corroborated by 6 sources) - President Santiago Peña called on citizens to vote in the upcoming municipal elections. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Concerns have been raised regarding 'golondrinaje', the practice of artificial voter registration through fraudulent address changes. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The municipal elections will take place this Sunday, October 4, across 263 districts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The TSJE confirmed that voters can use simulation avatars on electronic voting machines to practice before the election. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Electoral material has been distributed to all polling stations in Metropolitan Lima and Callao. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Youth turning 18 by October 3, 2026, are automatically included in the Electoral Roll. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nine Colorado candidates in Luque alleged electoral fraud involving the control of polling stations by Cruzada Nacional members. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Paraguay and Peru prepare for municipal elections amid security and fraud concerns Paraguay and Peru prepare for municipal elections on October 4, 2026, amid security deployments, alcohol bans, and allegations of electoral irregularities and candidate threats. 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ica-reports-electoral-irregularities-and-threats-ahead-of-2026-elections ### 2026-09-23: Foz do Iguaçu and border cities prepare for upcoming elections Voters in Foz do Iguaçu can practice using electronic voting machines via a mobile unit, while neighboring Paraguayan cities prepare for municipal elections on October 4. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foz-do-iguau-and-border-cities-prepare-for-upcoming-elections --- Cite as: South American municipal elections preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-american-municipal-elections-preparations