The General Elections 2026 They take place throughout the country and in Loreto is not the exception. In the Santa Rosa Islandin the triple border with Colombia and Brazilvoters came to exercise their right to vote despite the high temperatures.
The General Elections 2026 They take place throughout the country and in Loreto is not the exception. In the Santa Rosa Islandin the triple border with Colombia and Brazilvoters came to exercise their right to vote despite the high temperatures.
Reports from América TV reported on the correct development of the elections in the Republic of Peru school in the bordering territory, where until around 11:30 in the morning, there were no longer queues.
Voters go to the República del Perú school, on Santa Rosa Island, Loreto, during the General Elections, on April 12, 2026. (Capture from América TV)
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However, the media explained that one of the major determining factors was temperatures of up to 40°C that the eastern region presents during the day of April 12.
In this way, members of the 17 local communities went to the electoral center to vote at one of the 7 tables set up for the 2,277 nationals eligible for these elections.
In different districts of Lima, delays in the opening of polling stations were reported due to the lack of electoral material in polling centers. San Juan de Miraflores, Groove, Mirafloresamong others, who presented these problems until around 12 noon.
Given the claims, the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) and the National Election Jury (JNE) announced the extension of the hours for the installation of tables until 2 pm and for voting until 6 pm
The ONPE has held the company responsible Galaga General Servicesin charge of the distribution of the elements for the elections, of non-compliance with the schedules. He also announced that they will initiate legal action against it.
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