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Peru Cancels April 12 Voting in Seven Middle East Countries Over Security Risks

The Foreign Ministry says reports from its missions show conditions too risky to organize polls.

Overview

  • The suspension covers Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait and Lebanon following a Crisis Command session led by Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela.
  • Cancillería has formally notified the national election authority ONPE so those overseas voting tables are excluded from logistics.
  • Authorities report 163 Peruvians moved to safe areas and ongoing coordination to evacuate 62 others who were stranded in transit.
  • Peru is reinforcing diplomatic staff in the UAE missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to handle rising requests for assistance and information.
  • Officials estimate about 5,600 Peruvians live in the affected countries, and missions remain on alert as the conflict is expected to persist.