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Peru Election Day Sees Voters Bring Dogs to Polls, Sparking Joy Online
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Peru Election Day Sees Voters Bring Dogs to Polls, Sparking Joy Online

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Millions of Peruvians voted in the second round of the 2026 General Elections on Sunday, June 7.
  • Several citizens brought their pets, mainly dogs, to polling stations, turning them into unexpected stars of the electoral day.
  • Images of voters with their dogs at polling stations were shared on social media, sparking positive reactions and jokes about pets voting.

Millions of Peruvians headed to the polls on Sunday, June 7, for the crucial second round of the 2026 General Elections to choose their next president. Amidst this significant democratic exercise, a heartwarming trend emerged as several citizens decided to bring their beloved canine companions along, making the pets unexpected protagonists of the day.

they have rights, they should have put their paw prints, they are the best

— User on social mediaA user's comment reacting to photos of pets at polling stations.

Photographers captured numerous voters accompanied by their dogs of various breeds, colors, and sizes as they fulfilled their civic duty. These images, shared widely across social media platforms, showed the pets posing with their owners at different polling stations, creating memorable snapshots for families.

There is more and more inclusion for our four-legged friends

— User on social mediaA comment reflecting the positive reception of pets accompanying voters.

The heartwarming scenes quickly garnered diverse reactions online. Many users expressed delight, calling the pets "the best company" for the democratic jornada. Others engaged in lighthearted banter, joking about the possibility of pets casting symbolic votes, with one user commenting, "they have rights, they should have put their paw prints, they are the best."

that's what loving 'peluditos' looks like

— User on social mediaAnother comment expressing affection for pets participating in the election day.

Other netizens applauded the citizens for including their four-legged friends, emphasizing a growing trend of inclusivity for pets. Comments like "There is more and more inclusion for our four-legged friends" and "that's what loving 'peluditos' looks like" flooded the internet. One particularly notable case involved Mayita, a rescued dog from Áncash, who accompanied her owner to vote at the National University of San Marcos. The story gained viral attention because the owner had to serve as the poll station president due to the absence of titular and alternate members. Fortunately, he had prepared for such a situation, bringing water, kibble, and even shredded chicken for Mayita, earning praise as "an example of a citizen and a dog dad."

An example of a citizen and a dog dad

— User on social mediaA comment praising the owner who brought his dog, Mayita, to the polling station and prepared for his role as poll station president.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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