Government

Republic of Peru

Peru is a democratic republic. Its government is structured following the principle of the separation of the three autonomous and independent powers: the Executive, whose maximum representative is the President of the Republic; the Legislative Power or National Congress (unicameral); and the Judicial Power.

The President of the Republic and the 130 members of the government of Peru's Congress are elected every five years by a universal, secret and direct vote.

The current President of the Republic of Peru is Pedro Castillo, for the 2021–2024 period.