RESUMEN 4TA FECHA DEBATE PRESIDENCIAL 2026

Debate Summary: Presidential Candidates' Proposals

Overview of the Debate

• The fourth date of the 2026 presidential debate organized by the National Jury of Elections is summarized, highlighting tense moments and candidate interactions.

• Notable incidents included references to Elon Musk and personal attacks among candidates, showcasing a heated atmosphere.

Key Topics Discussed

Education, Innovation, and Technology

• The first topic addressed was education, innovation, and technology with candidates grouped into four teams.

Candidate Proposals:

1. Enrique Valderrama (Aprista Party)

• Proposed a 7.6% increase in the education budget to combat youth crime through educational reform. He also aimed to expand scholarship programs and double high-performance schools (COAR).

2. Walter Chirinos (Prin Party)

• Suggested closing the digital divide in schools by ensuring equal internet access for all students and improving teacher salaries with fair pensions.

3. Fernando Olivera (Frente de la Esperanza)

• Advocated for allocating 8% of GDP to education as a historic investment, including essential languages in curricula and providing free internet for teachers and families.

• A tense moment occurred when Valderrama accused another candidate of submitting to Alejandro Toledo's influence during his tenure as president. This highlighted underlying political tensions within the debate context.

Second Group Discussion

Candidates:

1. Carlos Spa

• Proposed excellent education partnerships with APFAs (parent associations) and suggested state bonuses for low-income families choosing private schooling while advocating for eliminating SUNEDU regulations on university certifications.

2. Johnny Lescano

• Emphasized that education should be a right rather than a business, calling for reconstruction of over 22,000 dilapidated schools and introducing technology via satellite internet access for students and teachers.

3. Carlos Álvarez

• Made headlines by stating he would contact Elon Musk to provide internet access in all Peruvian schools; he also proposed advanced English courses in secondary education alongside tripling scholarships for middle-class families while restoring mandatory civic education classes.

• Tensions escalated between Lescano and Álvarez regarding their past political affiliations, leading to accusations about their integrity within politics which added drama to the debate proceedings.

Third Group Discussion

Candidates:

1. Ronaldio (Alianza Electoral Venceremos)

• Called for increased taxes on wealthy individuals and large mining companies to fund an educational revolution aimed at making quality education accessible to all Peruvians regardless of socioeconomic status.(374)

2. Carlos Jaiko (Perú Moderno)

• Urged declaring education as a national priority with an 8% budget increase while proposing reforms in CONITEC (National Council of Science, Technology, and Innovation).

This structured summary captures key insights from each candidate's proposals during the debate while emphasizing critical moments that defined their interactions.

Education and Innovation Initiatives

Government Proposals for Education

• Álvaro Paz de la Barra announced a 50,000 soles bonus to promote science, technology, and innovation for individuals aged 18 to 45. He also promised the establishment of innovation laboratories and free access to public universities.

• George Forside from Somos Perú pledged to repair over 10,000 dilapidated schools and ensure 100% internet connectivity in all schools. He proposed distributing 2.5 million computers to enhance educational access.

• Forside emphasized improving teacher salaries and addressing the needs of students with special skills while suggesting mandatory military service for those not engaged in education or employment.

• Alex González advocated for technical education from third to fifth year of secondary school, enabling students to graduate with technical qualifications alongside opportunities for higher education.

• Fiorela Molinelli proposed creating "schools of the future" aimed at enhancing basic education and establishing world-class institutes, along with generating 80,000 scholarships through an intangible stabilization fund.

Employment Strategies and Economic Development

Candidates' Employment Proposals

• The second topic focused on employment, development, and entrepreneurship. Candidates were grouped into teams; Alex González highlighted that 12 million young people work informally and criticized the old political class for neglecting the populace.

• Enrique Valderrama promised three million jobs while aiming for a 7% GDP growth over five years by unlocking mining projects and expanding agricultural land from 250,000 hectares to 500,000 hectares.

• Valderrama also proposed a popular credit policy targeting micro-enterprises (MIPES), artisanal fishermen, farmers, miners, and transporters while allocating 15% of canon revenues directly to citizens.

• Carlos Spa vowed to dismantle bureaucratic obstacles hindering job creation by eliminating unjust taxes and proposing five million formal jobs through special economic zones focused on value-added exports.

• A notable moment occurred when González criticized Valderrama's party regarding corruption allegations while Spa challenged him about an allegedly useless helicopter purchase.

Health & Industrialization Focus

• George Forsite reiterated the importance of owning national resources rather than relinquishing them. He stressed that health must accompany development initiatives.

• Johnny Lescano called for industrializing Peru by activating stalled projects while supporting family agriculture that sustained communities during the pandemic. He suggested voluntary military service as an option for youth not engaged in work or study.

• Lescano also committed to ending tax persecution against micro-businesses while offering assistance towards their formalization efforts alongside creating a Ministry of Science and Technology aimed at boosting productivity.

• Ronaldencio proposed settling social debts owed to workers amounting to 43 billion soles primarily benefiting educators while pledging industrialization efforts through renegotiating contracts related to concessions.

Debate Summary: Economic Proposals from Candidates

Candidate Proposals Overview

• Álvaro Paz de la Barra proposed economic compensation for various age groups, including youth and seniors, as well as support for pregnant women, single mothers, and individuals with disabilities.

• Carlos Álvarez emphasized job creation through the reactivation of stalled projects like Majesuas 2 to prevent youth emigration in search of better opportunities.

• Álvarez humorously acknowledged his imitation of Alan García while discussing his candidacy, highlighting a friendly rivalry with Paz de la Barra.

• Walter Chirinos suggested regionalizing SUNAT (National Superintendency of Tax Administration) to collect taxes locally. He promised legal security and incentives for workers and entrepreneurs.

• Chirinos also proposed tax exemptions for companies generating less than 100 UIT annually and referenced controversial plans inspired by Bukele and Montesinos.

Infrastructure and Economic Growth Plans

• Carlos Jaiko stressed the importance of developing Peru's highlands with a trans-Andean train project connecting Juliaca to Cajamarca, projecting a GDP growth increase of 6% over five years.

• Fiorela Molinelli aimed for a GDP growth rate below 7%, proposing to double public spending (PS), repeal certain laws, and reduce informal employment from 71% to 58%.

• Fernando Olivera advocated for the industrialization of natural resources, promising infrastructure improvements in airports, ports, roads, and communication networks.

• Olivera also committed to reviving abandoned projects and suggested replacing SUNAT with a supportive tax agency focused on microbusinesses rather than punitive measures.

Conclusion & Support Information

• The summary encapsulates discussions from the first day of debates in this second round. The speaker mentions plans for future videos covering subsequent debate dates.

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