Peru election: Voters urged to check polling station changes for runoff

Peruvians heading to the polls for the presidential runoff election on June 7 are being urged by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) to confirm their assigned voting locations. A significant number of polling stations have been relocated, necessitating a check to avoid confusion on election day.

The ONPE has reassigned 44 voting centers across the country, impacting a total of 549 polling stations. This adjustment means that some voters may find their polling place has changed since the first round of elections in April. The reasons cited for these changes include infrastructure issues, ongoing reconstruction of buildings, lack of perimeter fencing, and some property owners withdrawing their venues.

To ensure voters can easily find their correct polling station, the ONPE has provided multiple channels for verification. Citizens can access the official electoral consultation platform on the ONPE website, where they can input their details to find their assigned location, polling station number, and precise address. Additionally, inquiries can be made at the ONPE's central office in Lima, its regional coordination offices, decentralized process offices, and designated district offices and population centers. For those preferring remote communication, the ONPE offers a toll-free hotline, an email address, and a WhatsApp number for assistance.