""Peruvians suck at voting," says Lima voter Beto Vizarreta, 43, expressing a common sentiment here. "We always end up electing candidates who betray us. It's what we do. Every five years, we screw up.""
"Eduardo Dargent, a political scientist at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, states, "It's a reflection of a depoliticized, disinterested society that is not paying attention.""
Peru is experiencing a severe political crisis characterized by low approval ratings for leaders and a history of corruption. Interim President José Balcázar has approval ratings in the mid-teens, while Congress is even lower. The country has seen a rapid turnover of presidents, with six charged and three convicted of corruption in recent years. An extortion epidemic is further complicating the situation. The upcoming election may not bring significant change, as many voters express frustration with their choices and the political system.
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