Congress of the Republic of Peru Congreso de la República |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
President of Congress
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1st Vice President of Congress
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2nd Vice President of Congress
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3rd Vice President of Congress
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Structure | |
Seats | 130 |
Political groups
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Coalition (89) |
Salary | S/.187,200 Annually |
Elections | |
Last election
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April 10, 2016 |
Next election
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April 10, 2021 (Scheduled) |
Meeting place | |
Palacio Legislativo (Plaza Bolívar, Lima 01) | |
Website | |
Congress of the Republic of Peru |
Coordinates: 12°02′53″S 77°01′30″W / 12.04806°S 77.02500°W
Coalition (89)
FP (72)
PPK (17)
Opposition (29)
FA (20)
APP (9)
Suported government (12)
AP (5)
APRA (5)
The Congress of the Republic of Peru (Spanish: Congreso de la República) is the unicameral body that assumes legislative power in Peru. The congress consists of 130 members (congresistas), who are elected for five-year periods in office on a proportional representation basis. To be eligible, candidates must be Peruvian citizens, have passed their 25th birthday, and not have had their right to vote suspended.