Summary
The election in Peru faced delays because many polling stations had issues with delivering ballots, causing about 50,000 voters to miss voting on the scheduled day. Officials extended voting to a second day for those affected. Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori was slightly leading in early results, but no candidate reached the required 50% of votes to win outright, pointing towards a likely run-off on June 7.
Key Facts
- Voting in Peru's general election was delayed for many due to problems with ballot deliveries at polling stations.
- About 50,000 voters received an extra day to vote because of these delays.
- Preliminary results showed Keiko Fujimori slightly leading, but no candidate had over 50% of the vote.
- The run-off election between the top two candidates is expected on June 7.
- Voting is mandatory in Peru for those aged 18 to 70, with fines for non-compliance.
- The election follows a decade with six presidents, due to political scandals and impeachment.
- There are 35 candidates running for president, and the newly established Senate is seen as important in this election.
- Voters have expressed the need for politicians to address corruption and crime concerns, especially extortion.
