Peru Implements 48-Hour Alcohol Ban for Presidential Runoff Election

Peru is set to enforce a "ley seca," or dry law, restricting the sale of alcoholic beverages nationwide for 48 hours surrounding the presidential runoff election scheduled for Sunday, June 7. This measure aims to ensure an orderly environment during the voting process, where millions of Peruvians will select their president for the 2026-2031 term.

The prohibition on alcohol sales will commence at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, and conclude at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8. During this period, all commercial establishments, including convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, are forbidden from selling or distributing alcoholic products.

This electoral regulation is part of a broader set of restrictions designed to maintain public order and facilitate the smooth execution of the elections. The National Jury of Elections (JNE) has reminded the public that non-compliance with the dry law can result in significant fines and other penalties stipulated in electoral regulations.

Voting on election day, June 7, will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The implementation of the ley seca is a standard procedure in Peruvian elections, intended to prevent incidents that could disrupt the democratic process and ensure citizens can cast their votes in a calm atmosphere.