Peru suspends classes in over 10,000 schools for election runoff

Peru's Ministry of Education (Minedu) has announced the temporary suspension of classes in more than 10,000 public and private educational institutions nationwide. The measure is in effect from Friday, June 5, to Monday, June 8, to accommodate the second round of the general elections scheduled for this weekend.

During this period, the National Electoral Processes Office (ONPE) will assume temporary administration of these schools. The objective is to ensure that the designated polling stations are fully equipped and prepared to host voters on election day. Educational authorities have been working closely with regional Education Directorates and local educational management units (UGEL) to ensure the timely handover of the selected school facilities.

This decision was communicated in advance to regional educational authorities and UGELs through an official notice issued in May. School principals at the selected institutions are instructed to provide the necessary facilities for the electoral process and to verify that the premises are returned in a condition similar to how they were received.