Peru Opens Voting Sites in Six Middle Eastern Countries

Why this is here: Over 411,000 Peruvians living abroad voted in the first round of the election on April 12, representing a 33.9% turnout.

Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will open seven voting locations in six Middle Eastern countries—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar—for the June 7th runoff election. These sites aim to ensure about 1,890 Peruvian citizens residing in the region can vote. The ministry initially suspended elections there in March due to regional conflict.

After reassessing international conditions, officials determined it is now safe to proceed with the election in these locations. Participation among Peruvians abroad increased from the 2021 election, with roughly 411,000 voters—about 33.9% of the registered electorate—casting ballots in the first round.

Participation rose in most regions, except Oceania, which held steady. The ministry is updating 19 of the total 218 overseas voting locations. Peruvians abroad should check their assigned polling place on the official platform before election day.