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José María Balcázar

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José María Balcázar is a Peruvian politician, lawyer, and former judge who serves as the President of Peru since February 2026. He previously represented Lambayeque as a Member of the Congress of the Republic beginning in 2021, initially elected with Free Peru. Throughout his career in the judiciary and legislature, he has been involved in several high-profile legal controversies and investigations.

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Born
1943-01-17 · 83 years old
Birth place
Nánchoc, Peru
Education
National University of Trujillo; National University Pedro Ruiz Gallo
Career
Magistrate and superior court judge, university law professor, dean of the Lambayeque Bar Association

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