Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo
15:03 | Lima, Jan. 21.
The electoral authority deemed as very important what the Executive Branch indicated, meaning that there are currently no elements that could lead to postponing the general elections initially scheduled for April 11.
In statements to Ideele Radio, the official indicated that the safety conditions for citizens are being evaluated for any decision on the matter. I am totally convinced that experts from the Ministry of Health are working to adequately measure the data and signs of the pandemic in the country, he added.
Given its nature, the JNE cannot establish health measures and therefore has not issued measures related to the matter or to be implemented in the electoral process, he indicated.
Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo
15:03 | Lima, Jan. 21.
The electoral authority deemed as very important what the Executive Branch indicated, meaning that there are currently no elements that could lead to postponing the general elections initially scheduled for April 11.
In statements to Ideele Radio, the official indicated that the safety conditions for citizens are being evaluated for any decision on the matter. I am totally convinced that experts from the Ministry of Health are working to adequately measure the data and signs of the pandemic in the country, he added.
Given its nature, the JNE cannot establish health measures and therefore has not issued measures related to the matter or to be implemented in the electoral process, he indicated.
Photo: ANDINA/Renato Pajuelo
00:00 | Lima, Jan. 12.
National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) Chief Piero Corvetto affirmed that the increase in new COVID-19 cases will not change the date of general elections scheduled for April 11, 2021, adding that comparative experience shows that elections can be held during the pandemic. The elections will take place no matter what. We keep working in a committed way with the Ministry of Health (Minsa). We have seven health and COVID-19 prevention protocols, and we are implementing all the tools to carry the Bicentennial elections forward, he told RPP radio and TV station.
According to the electoral office s head, countries like Chile, Bolivia, the United States, Uruguay, South Korea, and the Dominican Republic have held elections during the pandemic.