Peru's New Senators and Deputies to Be Sworn In July 24

Peru's newly elected senators and deputies are set to take their oaths of office on July 24 at the Legislative Palace. This date was agreed upon by the preparatory board of the new bicameral Congress, led by elected legislator Miguel Torres of the Fujimorist party.

The General Secretariat of Congress announced that political parties securing representation in the Senate and Chamber of Deputies must present their internal regulations for their parliamentary groups on the swearing-in day. According to congressional rules, the publication of these regulations is essential for participation in the election of the board members.

On the same day, parties must also accredit their principal and alternate spokespersons. The preparatory board, established on July 3, is headed by Senator-elect Torres, who is also Peru's elected second vice president. Congresswoman-elect Cecilia Chacón, from President-elect Keiko Fujimori's Fuerza Popular party, will serve as vice president.

The National Elections Jury proclaimed the results for 60 senators and 130 deputies on June 19, following general elections held on April 12. The six parties that won seats are Fuerza Popular, Juntos por el Perú, Partido del Buen Gobierno, Renovación Popular, Partido Cívico Obras, and Ahora Nación. The unicameral Congress, previously with 130 representatives, concluded its plenary sessions on June 25. A constitutional reform in 2024 reintroduced a bicameral system, despite a 2018 referendum where 90% of Peruvians rejected such a proposal.