Sistema electoral peruano
Welcome to the ONPE Training Course
Introduction to the Course
- Juan and Micaela introduce themselves and welcome participants to the training course aimed at preparing them for their roles as part of the blue vests of ONPE for the 2026 general elections.
- They highlight that these upcoming elections will be historic for Peru, marking over 30 years since citizens last elected senators and deputies, thus reinstating bicamerality in Congress.
Overview of the Electoral System
- The electoral system in Peru is defined as a set of rules and procedures ensuring citizens can exercise their voting rights, managed by autonomous electoral bodies.
- Key institutions include:
- ONPE (National Office of Electoral Processes): Responsible for planning and executing elections.
- JNE (National Jury of Elections): Oversees electoral justice, supervises processes, and proclaims candidates.
- RENIEC (National Registry of Identification and Civil Status): Manages citizen identity registration and maintains the electoral roll.
Functions of Electoral Bodies
- The JNE creates special electoral juries across Peru to decentralize its functions, which handle candidate registrations, resolve disputes, and ensure legal compliance during voting.
- ONPE's main responsibilities include:
- Determining polling station numbers,
- Conducting member selection lotteries,
- Designing and distributing electoral materials,
- Processing election results.
Importance of Transparency in Elections
- RENIEC plays a crucial role in maintaining free, fair, and transparent elections by registering citizens' identities, creating voter rolls, and verifying signatures.