President of Peru

The President of Peru ( Spanish Presidente del Perú ) is the head of state in Peru, the highest state post of the republic. According to the constitution of Peru, the president determines the internal and foreign policies of the state, and is also the commander in chief of the army and police forces of Peru. Throughout the history of the Republic of Peru, the role of the president in the political life of the country has been constantly changing, as well as his rights and obligations. The title of ruler of Peru also changed at different times, but in Western historiography all heads of republican Peru are usually called presidents.

President of Peru
Presidente del perú
Position takes Martin Wiscarra from March 23, 2018
Official residence
Assigned	According to the results of direct elections
Term of office	5 years can not be immediately re-elected
Post has appeared	February 28, 1823
First in office	Jose de San Martin
Site	presidencia.gob.pe

In accordance with the 1993 Constitution of Peru , the president is elected by universal suffrage by a term of 5 years. The inauguration of the president takes place every time on July 28 , which is a national holiday and a day off. Since March 23, 2018, the president of Peru has been Martin Wiscarra .