📋 Tender Overview
The Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) informs citizens of the following:
- Within the framework of the General Elections this Sunday, April 12, it reaffirms its unrestricted commitment to respecting and guaranteeing the right to vote of all members of the Armed Forces, in accordance with the provisions of the current legal system.
- In this sense, it is important to specify that the right to vote of active military personnel is recognized in the Political Constitution of Peru.
- Likewise, in compliance with Law No. 32166, the MINDEF requested the ONPE that the members of the Armed Forces, duly uniformed and identified, exercise their right to vote on election day in the premises located near the area where they serve. This measure seeks to ensure the exercise of quick voting.
- The Defense Sector, in strict compliance with these provisions, continues to coordinate with the electoral system organizations the necessary conditions that allow military personnel to exercise their vote, even in situations of operational deployment. These actions are carried out respecting the principle of political neutrality, a fundamental pillar of democratic institutions and the actions of the Armed Forces.
- In this sense, it has been decided to provide facilities for members of the Armed Forces to exercise their right to vote in a free, informed and safe manner, thus contributing to the strengthening of the countrys democratic system.
- The Ministry of Defense reaffirms to citizens its commitment to democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights.
