Advocates want a continuing voice
Jaime Vargas, president of a disability association in Cusco, said politicians often noticed disabled people when seeking votes but showed little interest in their wider participation. Barbara Ventura, president of Lima’s Luchando contra Viento y Marea association, called for accessible materials and greater attention to neurodivergent people. [1]
Voting arrangements enter the discussion
Participants learned about ONPE’s procedures and shared experiences from elections in their communities. Earlier, a resolution dated 4 January 2024 and published on 6 January had approved protocols covering disability access and priority attention at polling locations and the electoral authority’s offices. [1][2]
Research examines gaps in turnout
On 23 December 2024, ONPE published a study of electoral participation among women, young people and disabled people. It examined regional and municipal elections between 2002 and 2022, seeking to describe participation gaps and identify factors affecting turnout in the 2022 elections. [3]