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Peru Officially Names 2026 the Year of Hope and Democratic Strengthening

A supreme decree published in El Peruano makes the motto mandatory on public-sector paperwork nationwide.

Overview

  • Decreto Supremo Nº 011-2026-PCM, issued and published on January 22, 2026, formalizes the designation with legal effect.
  • The order requires every state entity at national, regional, and local levels to include the phrase on all official documents throughout 2026.
  • The President signed the decree, which was endorsed by the President of the Council of Ministers before publication in the official gazette.
  • The Ministry of Culture must provide authorized translations into indigenous languages based on the national ethnolinguistic map for use in relevant jurisdictions.
  • The theme aligns with the Government’s 2025–2026 policy agenda prioritizing democratic transition, stronger institutions, free and transparent elections, press freedom, electoral autonomy, accountability, and anti‑corruption efforts.