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“A man who lives by his principles doesn't threaten, he embraces. We want hugs, not bullets .”

“We are going to recover the authority of the State, we will repeal all pro-crime laws and radically reform the National Police.”

"Only with strategy, intelligence, and a firm hand can we recover peace in our country.”

"We are going to declare criminals military targets."

“We have to create El Sepa... but in the Peruvian jungle, in the northernmost area, closer to the border with Ecuador or Colombia; there are spots where we will build the prisons.”

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"I will not hesitate to implement a comprehensive anti-corruption system with real autonomy, authorities chosen through public competition, and without any partisan bias or dependence on the government."

"We need structural reforms, mainly a shock of transparency in the State."

"Permanent civil death for any official who dares to misuse the people’s money.”

"We are going to remove all the lazy people and all the corrupt ones. They will have their judicial process on July 28th."

"We will simplify the State, close off spaces for impunity, and punish those who take advantage of power."

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"We support the market’s role as a growth engine, but with State intervention to guarantee equity and sustainability."

"[Civic WORKS will] promote a social market economy with a human face."

"[I will implement] rules to formalize by type of activity, preferential-rate loans for micro and small business owners, [and provide] licenses in one day so they can start producing."

"We're going to implement a shock to deregulate the industry, eliminating redundant procedures and simplifying administrative processes."

"I prefer private execution a thousand times over the money passing through the MEF [Ministry of Economy and Finance.]"

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Jose Maria Balcazar was sworn in as Peru's interim president on Wednesday night after Congress elected him to replace Jose Jeri, who was removed from office the previous day. Balcazar will serve until July 28, 2026, when the winner of the April 12 general election is inaugurated.

Jose Maria Balcazar was sworn in as Peru's interim president on Wednesday night after Congress elected him to replace Jose Jeri, who was removed from office the previous day. Balcazar will serve until July 28, 2026, when the winner of the April 12 general election is inaugurated.

In the initial round of voting, Maria del Carmen Alva received 43 votes and Balcazar received 46 votes, both falling short of the 59 votes needed to win. In the second round, Balcazar secured 60 votes to defeat Alva, who received 46 votes, according to congressional tallies.

In the initial round of voting, Maria del Carmen Alva received 43 votes and Balcazar received 46 votes, both falling short of the 59 votes needed to win. In the second round, Balcazar secured 60 votes to defeat Alva, who received 46 votes, according to congressional tallies.

Jose Jeri was removed from office after four months as president following revelations of undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, including Zhihua Yang, who holds a government concession for a hydroelectric plant. The scandal became known as Chifagate.

Jose Jeri was removed from office after four months as president following revelations of undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen, including Zhihua Yang, who holds a government concession for a hydroelectric plant. The scandal became known as Chifagate.

Peru will hold general elections on April 12, 2026, to elect a new president, 130 deputies and 60 senators. If no presidential candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff election will be held in June between the top two contenders.

Peru will hold general elections on April 12, 2026, to elect a new president, 130 deputies and 60 senators. If no presidential candidate secures more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff election will be held in June between the top two contenders.

Balcazar is Peru's ninth president in a decade, reflecting ongoing political instability in the country. The last president to complete a full term was Ollanta Humala, whose presidency ended in July 2016.

Balcazar is Peru's ninth president in a decade, reflecting ongoing political instability in the country. The last president to complete a full term was Ollanta Humala, whose presidency ended in July 2016.

Balcazar, 83, is a lawyer from Cajamarca who served as a judge and professor before being elected to Congress in 2021 for the Peru Libre party. He faced controversy in 2023 for statements defending child marriage during congressional debate on legislation to ban the practice.

Balcazar, 83, is a lawyer from Cajamarca who served as a judge and professor before being elected to Congress in 2021 for the Peru Libre party. He faced controversy in 2023 for statements defending child marriage during congressional debate on legislation to ban the practice.

Balcazar Sworn In as Peru's 9th President in a Decade

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Balcazar Sworn In as Peru's 9th President in a Decade

Peru:Balcazar JoséSworn MaríaIn Balcázaras SwornPeru's 9th President in asa Interim PresidentDecade

The Controversies

Belmont

Chau

Fujimori

Álvarez

Aliaga

Chau

Fujimori

Belmont

Aliaga

Álvarez

Chau

Belmont

Álvarez

Fujimori

Aliaga

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