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JNE Sets Two Debates as Peru’s Runoff Enters Final Weeks

The scheduled technical teams session and presidential face‑off create a public test of competence that could shift votes in the tight June 7 runoff.

Overview

  • The Jurado Nacional de Elecciones scheduled a teams-technical debate for Sunday, May 24 at its Jesús María headquarters with moderators Ricardo Alva and Fátima Chávez and a presidential debate for Sunday, May 31 at the Centro de Convenciones de Lima moderated by Carlos Villarreal and Angélica Valdés.
  • Roberto Sánchez will begin a northern campaign tour on May 23 with stops announced in Chepén, Pacasmayo, Ascope and a closing rally in Trujillo as his campaign seeks to boost regional support ahead of the debates.
  • Keiko Fujimori has launched a national drive to recruit more than 100,000 volunteer polling agents, said she will disclose her debate technical team in the coming days, and she cites her party’s government plan filed with electoral authorities on December 23 to stress readiness.
  • Perú Libre has reported ‘points of coincidence’ with Sánchez but will hold a party assembly on Saturday, May 23 to decide whether to formally back him or advise voting null, a choice that could influence turnout and vote distribution.
  • A group of former officials and business leaders has urged both campaigns to focus on concrete proposals and reduce polarization, noting that televised debates and technical teams are likely to shape voter perceptions and coalition talks after the vote.