""We are no longer a nation. We are just surrogates for these corrupt parties," said Belmont, a conservative who served as mayor of Lima in the early 1990s."
"Experts fear the revolving door of presidents has contributed to an unprecedented level of volatility in this year's election cycle, not to mention voter apathy."
"Fernando Tuesta described many voters as sceptical, "approaching this electoral process with frustration and tiredness.""
Peru has experienced significant political instability, with nine presidents in a decade, leading to widespread corruption and voter disillusionment. Ricardo Belmont, the oldest presidential candidate at 80, has emerged as a viable option, advocating for a break from the corrupt political landscape. Many candidates are promising change as voters prepare for the first round of elections. Experts note that the constant turnover of leadership has resulted in heightened volatility and apathy among the electorate, with many feeling frustrated and skeptical about the electoral process.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]