Instagram Launches Special 'Vote' Stickers for Peru's Second Round Election
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Instagram has launched special "Vota" and "A votar" stickers for users in Peru to share their voting experience during the second round of the 2026 general elections.
- The feature aims to encourage citizen participation and allow users to share their electoral journey through Instagram Stories.
- Users can find and use these stickers by searching for relevant keywords within the app's sticker tray.
Instagram is enhancing the user experience for Peruvians participating in the second round of the 2026 General Elections by introducing special stickers. These digital assets, labeled "Vota" and "A votar" (Vote and Go Vote), are available for users to incorporate into their Instagram Stories.
The initiative is designed to foster civic engagement and provide a simple way for voters to document and share their participation in the electoral process. By using these stickers, users can visually express their commitment to voting and encourage others to do the same, leveraging the platform's widespread reach.
To access these election-themed stickers, users need to create a story within the Instagram app. They can then navigate to the sticker tray and search for keywords such as "Vota" or "A votar." Once found, the stickers can be easily added to photos or videos before publication. Instagram also reminds users of its integration with GIPHY for additional animated content and its own tools for creating personalized stickers.
This move by Instagram aligns with the common practice of social media platforms supporting significant national democratic events. The availability of these stickers aims to make the act of voting more visible and shareable, thereby potentially increasing voter turnout and engagement during this critical phase of the Peruvian elections.
Originally published by La Repรบblica in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.