Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult

In the last ten years they have had 7 Presidents, after this election it will be 8, close to a new President every year. Peru does make some good ceviche! Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (2016–2018): Resigned. Martín Vizcarra (2018–2020): Impeached. Manuel Merino (2020): Resigned after five days. Francisco Sagasti (2020–2021): Interim president. Pedro Castillo (2021–2022): Impeached and arrested after a failed coup. Dina Boluarte (2022–2025): Took office after Castillo, later removed. José Jerí/Balcazar (2025-2026): Appointed amidst continued turnover.