Elections 2026: Thousands of Peruvians Abroad Vote in Second Round

Peruvians residing overseas are actively participating in the second round of the 2026 General Elections, casting their votes across five continents. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the electoral process is unfolding smoothly, with continuous monitoring from its operations center and coordination with consular offices worldwide.

The ministry is overseeing the elections in 73 countries, utilizing a network of 119 consular offices, 219 polling locations, and 2,506 ballot boxes designated for Peruvian citizens abroad. As of the morning, 100% of polling stations in Oceania, Asia, and Africa were set up, totaling 964 stations across these regions.

Europe, home to a significant Peruvian diaspora, saw Madrid host the largest number of voters with 194 polling stations serving over 115,000 electors. Milan followed with 112 stations. Consular authorities confirmed that voting proceeded without issues in various European cities, as well as in African and Middle Eastern nations. Notable turnout was reported in Madrid, Barcelona, Hamburg, Vienna, and Rome.

Voting has concluded successfully in Asia and Oceania, including countries like New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Meanwhile, the electoral process has begun progressively in the Americas, encompassing the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. A unique aspect of these elections is the participation of Peruvians in Persian Gulf countries for the first time.