Peru's presidential runoff: All polling stations installed after initial delays

Peru's presidential runoff election proceeded with all polling stations successfully installed nationwide, according to the National Elections Jury (JNE). A total of 90,223 voting centers were operational by early afternoon, overcoming initial minor delays.

Reports indicated that a small percentage of polling stations faced a delay in opening due to the absence of designated poll workers. However, electoral authorities managed to resolve these issues within the final hour of the installation period, ensuring all stations were ready for voters.

This year's smooth setup stands in contrast to the first round of elections held on April 12. That election was marred by significant delays in opening polling stations, particularly in Lima and abroad, leaving thousands unable to cast their ballots. The electoral authorities had to extend voting hours the following day. The previous problems were attributed to delays in distributing electoral materials, which led to the resignation of the head of the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE).

For this second round, the JNE confirmed that 100% of electoral materials reached their designated polling locations on time. The JNE deployed 28,769 supervisors nationwide, while the participating political parties registered 64,608 poll watchers. Keiko Fujimori's Fuerza Popular party reported 38,467 watchers, and Roberto Sánchez's Juntos por el Perú party registered 26,141.