Summary
Peru is holding a presidential election amid a decade of political uncertainty and corruption. Many candidates, including 80-year-old Ricardo Belmont, are promising to tackle the corruption that has seen frequent leadership changes. The election will likely result in a runoff in June due to the large number of candidates.
Key Facts
- Peru is holding a presidential election with 35 candidates running.
- Ricardo Belmont, 80, is one of the oldest candidates and was a former mayor of Lima.
- The country has had nine presidents in the last decade, with only one serving a full term.
- Many past presidents in Peru faced imprisonment or criminal investigations related to corruption.
- Voter turnout is mandatory, but analysts expect high numbers of blank ballots.
- The outcome of the election is uncertain, with changing predictions and possible runoff in June.
- Political instability and voter apathy are significant issues in this election.
