The President of the Republic of Peru (Spanish: Presidente de la República del Perú) is the head of state and head of government of Peru and represents the republic in official international matters.
The last directly elected President of Peru was Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, from 28 July 2016 to 21 March 2018, when he resigned from office. Martín Vizcarra, Kuczynski's First Vice President, succeeded him in office as the 67th President of Peru, on 23 March 2018.
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Presidential term and transitions
Ordinarily, presidents are elected for five-year terms, with no opportunity for immediate reelection. A former president can run again after being out of office for a full term. The change of government takes place on July 28, which is the date of independence from Spain and thus a national holiday.
The current Peruvian Constitution of 1993 establishes in its article 113 that the Presidency of the Republic is vacated by:
- Death of the President of the Republic.
- His permanent moral or physical disability, declared by Congress.
- Acceptance of his resignation by Congress.
- Leaving the national territory without permission of the Congress or not returning to it within the established period.
- Dismissal, after having been sanctioned for any of the infractions mentioned in Article 117 of the Constitution.
Four presidents of Peru have resigned: Guillermo Billinghurst (forced resignation), Andrés Avelino Cáceres, Alberto Fujimori, and Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
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History
During its more than 190 years of independence, Peru has been ruled by the military leaders who fought for independence, the leaders of the War of the Pacific, representatives of the aristocracy, and democratically elected leaders. Also, the history of the presidency has involved civil wars, coups and violence. More than once, several individuals claimed the right to be president at the same time.
Different titles have been used, such as "Protector of Peru" (used by José de San Martín), and "Supreme Protector" (by Andrés de Santa Cruz).
The following table contains a list of the individuals who have served as President of Peru.
List of Presidents of Peru
Protectorate of Peru (1821-1822)
The Protectorate of Peru existed from August 3, 1821 until September 20, 1822.
Republic of Peru (1821/1822-1836)
The Republic of Peru was declared on July 28, 1821 but it was constituted on September 20, 1822. It existed until August 11, 1836.
Peru-Bolivian Confederation (1836-1839)
In 1836, the south of the country declared itself independent by creating the Republic of South Peru, while the north of the country became the Republic of North Peru. The two states confederated with the Republic of Bolivia to form the Peru-Bolivian Confederation on October 28, 1836. Marshal Andrés de Santa Cruz served as the Supreme Protector of the Confederation. Simultaneously, the actual control of each Republic remained in the hands of their respective presidents. The Peru-Bolivian Confederation dissolved on August 25, 1839.
Republic of North Peru (1836-1839)
The Republic of North Peru existed from August 11, 1836 until August 25, 1839.
Republic of South Peru (1836-1839)
The Republic of South Peru existed from March 17, 1836 until August 25, 1839.
Republic of Peru (1839-present)
The Republic of Peru was reestablished on August 25, 1839.
Timeline
Titles and styles
The President of the Republic of Peru is the Head of the Peruvian State, Head of the Peruvian Government and the Supreme Commander of the Peruvian Armed Forces.
The official style is:
His/Her Excellency [name of the president]
Line of succession
Names of incumbents as of 23 March 2018.
President of the Republic: Martín Vizcarra
1- First Vice President of the Republic: Vacant
2- Second Vice President of the Republic: Mercedes Aráoz
3- President of Congress: Luis Galarreta
4- First Vice President of Congress: Mario Mantilla
5- Second Vice President of Congress: Richard Acuña
6- Third Vice President of Congress: Mauricio Mulder
Notes
See also
- Peru
- Vice President of Peru
- Prime Minister of Peru
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