Peru experiences a historic election day as the region plans major infrastructure projects
Today, Peru celebrates the second round of the 2026 presidential elections. Citizens choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez in a process that keeps the country on edge. The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has enabled its official platform to follow the vote count live, and the first exit poll results, known as the "flash electoral," are generating great expectation across the nation.
During the voting day, some incidents and legal doubts have been reported. Authorities reminded citizens that taking photos of the ballot is a crime that can have legal consequences. Additionally, candidate Roberto Sánchez had to clarify that a person detained for irregularly marking ballots does not belong to his party, Juntos por el Perú, but is affiliated with the Apra party.
Amidst the electoral atmosphere, the President of the Republic, José María Balcázar, gave important news after casting his vote in Chiclayo. The president officially confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru on November 10. This international visit represents an event of great relevance for the religious community and the Peruvian government for the end of this year.
Regionally, Chile and Argentina are evaluating an ambitious infrastructure project to improve their connectivity. This involves the possible construction of a 3.7-kilometer subsea tunnel under the Strait of Magellan. With an estimated investment of 1.5 billion dollars, this tunnel aims to connect Tierra del Fuego with the mainland and reduce the current dependence on barges.
On the other hand, the construction industry presents sustainable technological advances for this 2026. A new material made from recycled plastic bricks allows for the construction of affordable housing in just five days. This innovation not only seeks to reduce costs and construction times but also offers an ecological solution to address the housing deficit quickly and efficiently.
In the field of science and history, a recent study has revealed fascinating details about life thousands of years ago. Researchers reconstructed the journey of a group of five people and a canid who entered the Bàsura cave 14,400 years ago. The study confirms that the group used lit pine branches as torches to light their way through the depths of the underground galleries.
Finally, in the world of Peruvian entertainment, Diego Chávarri generated comments after his elimination from the program 'La Granja VIP Perú' by speaking about his affinity with Gabriela Herrera. Likewise, Edwin Guerrero, owner of the group Corazón Serrano, came to the defense of singer Kiara Lozano against criticism on social media, ensuring that she has a special charm and that she has the full support of the orchestra.