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"Voters in Peru’s Ayacucho region headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballots in the country’s presidential election, as part of the 2026 general elections. Footage from polling stations showed voters lining up to cast their ballots in an orderly process under the supervision of electoral authorities, with no major incidents reported so far. "I hope that the presidents, the president we are going to assume, will last the full five years. But for that to happen, there has to be a concerted effort, there has to be good communication between the different powers that exist, right? Within our Peru," said voter Carmen Aroni Salazar. The country has faced persistent political instability in recent years, with none of its presidents completing a full term over the past decade. During that period, Peru has had eight presidents, both elected and interim. Around 522,000 citizens are registered to vote in the region. The provinces of Huamanga, La Mar and Huanta account for the largest share of voters. If none of the 35 presidential candidates secures the required threshold for an outright victory, a runoff will be held to determine who will replace interim president Jose Maria Balcazar. "
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