Peru JNE mulls reinterpretation of mayoral re-election ban ahead of 2026 transition

Peru's electoral authority (JNE) has not yet defined its position on a request by full member Gunther Gonzales Barrón to reinterpret Article 194 of the Constitution, which prohibits immediate mayoral re-election. The request, made to JNE president Roberto Burneo, could enable incumbent mayors to run again, altering the 2026 local election landscape. The outcome remains uncertain and could face legal and political challenges.

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