President of the Republic of Peru
Presidente de la República del Perú | |
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Style | His Excellency |
Residence | Government Palace |
Appointer | Direct popular election |
Term length | Five years Not eligible for re-election immediately |
Inaugural holder | José de San Martín (de facto) José de la Riva Agüero (first to bear the title) |
Formation | February 28, 1823 |
Deputy | Vice President of Peru |
Website | www.presidencia.gob.pe |
The President of Peru (Spanish: Presidente del Perú) officially called 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.
The current president of Peru is Dina Boluarte who assumed office on 7 December 2022.