Same data, opposing narratives
All segments provided electoral information, although right-wing media mixed lottery results and entertainment while center media focused on voting guides
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Days before the elections, Peruvian media focused on voter information: polling places, voting procedures, fines for abstention, dry law hours and candidate profiles. Twenty presidential candidates are also competing for Senate seats simultaneously.
Context: The 2026 general elections in Peru come after years of political instability that include multiple presidential changes. The high number of presidential candidates reflects a fragmented political landscape, and media coverage prioritized practical information for voters.
Coverage by political leaning
🔎 Why it matters: Election coverage dominated but was more service-oriented than analytical. Center media provided the most comprehensive voter guides, while right-wing media mixed electoral content with entertainment and daily news.
Only center media covered this sports story; right-wing and left-wing media were absent
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Brazilian forward Felipe Vizeu of Sporting Cristal addressed criticisms and denied wanting to leave the club after scoring a crucial goal in the Copa Libertadores against Cerro Porteno.
Context: Sporting Cristal is one of Peru's top football clubs. Vizeu's goal came at a crucial moment in their Libertadores campaign, easing tensions between the player and fans.
Coverage by political leaning
🔎 Why it matters: A routine sports story covered only by center media, reflecting their broader coverage mandate compared to more politically focused right-wing and left-wing media.
Left-wing blindspots
No left-wing media covered the controversy of VP linked to Castillo; only right-wing and center media reported on it
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Right-wing media alerted about vice-presidential candidates with links to former President Pedro Castillo, who remains imprisoned. A judge reprimanded Castillo for attempting to campaign from prison, while Keiko Fujimori criticized proposals to pardon him.
Context: Pedro Castillo was removed from office and imprisoned in 2022 after attempting to dissolve Congress. His political movement remains active, and candidates linked to him are seen as controversial by the established political class.
Coverage by political leaning
🔎 Why it matters: The debate about candidates linked to Castillo was almost exclusively driven by right-wing media, with center media providing limited coverage and left-wing media completely silent on a story with important electoral implications.
No left-wing media covered these stories; only center media reported on civic engagement, crime and commercial effects
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University students created an application to promote young people's interest in politics before the elections. Separately, the police arrested three suspects in a child pornography ring, and U.S. tariffs of up to 50% on Peruvian copper exports raised economic concerns.
Context: With elections approaching, civic engagement tools are timely. The copper tariff story is significant as mining is Peru's most important export sector and U.S. trade policy directly impacts the economy.
Coverage by political leaning
🔎 Why it matters: Important stories about civic engagement, crime fighting and U.S. tariffs on Peruvian copper were covered exclusively by center media, with both left-wing and right-wing media absent.
No left-wing media covered this social policy story; only right-wing and center media reported on it
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Peru's Ministry of Housing announced the delivery of 118 rental vouchers in 6 regions, aiming to help families access affordable housing.
Context: Housing affordability is a growing concern in Peru, especially in urban areas. Government subsidy programs aim to address this gap but face questions about their scale and reach.
Coverage by political leaning
🔎 Why it matters: A government housing subsidy program received minimal coverage, with left-wing media — which typically focus on social policy — absent from the story.
No left-wing media covered government budgets for sports and disaster relief
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Peru's Ministry of Economy and Finance allocated S/ 49.8 million for services and maintenance of sports infrastructure, while separately S/ 2 million were allocated to municipalities for disaster response.
Context: Public investment in sports infrastructure and disaster preparedness reflects the government's priorities ahead of elections, with fiscal decisions under scrutiny.
Coverage by political leaning
🔎 Why it matters: Government spending decisions received limited coverage only from right-wing and center media, with left-wing media absent in fiscal accountability.