High youth participation in questions for the presidential debate in Peru
Peru's National Jury of Elections (JNE) has received a total of 760 questions from citizens for the upcoming presidential debate. This event is fundamental for the second electoral round, where candidates will present their final proposals before the general elections.
A very important fact is that 60% of these questions come from young people between 18 and 30 years old. This figure demonstrates a great interest from the new generations in actively participating in the country's political future. Young Peruvians want to be heard and seek direct answers from those aspiring to the presidency.
Among the topics most mentioned by citizens in their questions, education and health stand out. Due to the country's current situation, the population considers that these sectors need urgent reforms and better management. Other important concerns include the economy and citizen security.
The JNE will select the most representative questions for the candidates to answer during the televised meeting. With this initiative, the aim is for the debate to be a space for real dialogue with the citizenry and not just a discussion between politicians.
Finally, the massive citizen response reflects high expectations to learn about the candidates' government plans. Peruvian voters hope that this democratic exercise will help them make an informed decision before going to the polls.