2026 Presidential Debate Live: Time, Candidates, and Where to Watch

The presidential debate will take place on Monday, March 30, at 8:00 p.m. and will be broadcast live on TV Perú, as well as on channel 552 of JNE TV on Movistar. Interested viewers can also follow it through the social media channels of the National Jury of Elections, including Facebook and YouTube.

In this first event, the candidates will discuss topics such as Education, Innovation and Technology, as well as Employment, Development, and Entrepreneurship. Each participant will respond to questions from citizens and conclude with a final message. The debate is expected to last until 11:00 p.m.

Among the highlighted matchups, Fernando Olivera, Enrique Valderrama, and Walter Chirinos will compete in the first block. Olivera has expressed his intention to focus on the proposals of his party, the Front of Hope, while Valderrama has stated his desire for the exchange to be respectful and content-focused.

As we reported in this note, the debate will feature various candidates representing multiple political parties. The participating candidates include figures from different groups, promising an intense exchange of ideas and proposals. This event is crucial on the path to the elections, where citizens will have the opportunity to evaluate their future leaders.