Leftist congressman in Peru; neck-and-neck with rivals in polling for a June presidential runoff amid election delays and anti-corruption investigations.
Peru has held a chaotic first round with 35 presidential candidates; Keiko Fujimori is leading with roughly 17% while second place remains contested between Roberto Sanchez and Rafael López Aliaga. The electoral authority head has resigned and thousands of contested ballots are being reviewed as observers say procedural errors occurred but no firm evidence of fraud has emerged.
Peru's presidential race is still undecided five days after voting, with results showing Keiko Fujimori leading narrowly over Rafael Lopez Aliaga. The count continues amid allegations of fraud, but EU observers find no evidence. A runoff is scheduled for June 7, as vote counts from rural and overseas areas are still pending.
Peru’s presidential run-off is set between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez after a chaotic first round in April. Prosecution allegations against Sánchez and mining’s role in the economy color a campaign that has extended delays, protests and irregular voting patterns abroad.
Peru’s presidential runoff is set between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, with polls showing a statistical tie. Voters face crime, economic concerns, and distrust in institutions after a volatile political period. Sánchez is pivoting toward center while Fujimori leans on her father’s legacy, as markets react to the race.