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Giant Ballot Sheets and Obscure Candidates Baffle Peru’s Voters

Carla Samon Ros
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Peruvian voters face oversized ballots listing 36 little-known presidential candidates in Sunday’s election, following failed reforms to simplify the chaotic electoral system. One candidate is a fugitive campaigning from an undisclosed location, while another died after ballots were printed, creating logistical and legal confusion. The unwieldy ballot sheets—packed with obscure names—force voters to scrutinize lengthy lists, raising concerns about accessibility and informed decision-making. Critics argue the election’s disorganization reflects broader political instability, with fragmented parties and weak institutional oversight exacerbating voter frustration. Analysts warn the convoluted process could undermine public trust in the results, as citizens struggle to identify viable candidates amid the cluttered electoral landscape.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000On Sunday, Peruvian voters will have to squint at giant ballot sheets listing dozens of candidates they’ve barely heard of, after an attempt to streamline the nation’s electoral system fell flat. Of the 36 candidates for president, one is a fugitive, running for office from an unknown location, while another died after the ballots were printed.

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