Peru election stretches into a second day after ballot delivery failures
Summary
The election in Peru faced delays, causing voting to extend into a second day after ballots were not delivered on time to some polling centers. More than 27 million Peruvians were involved in choosing a new president and members of Congress amid concerns about crime and corruption. A candidate needs over 50% of the votes to avoid a June runoff, but division among voters makes this unlikely.Key Facts
- Voting in Peru elections was extended to a second day due to ballot delivery issues.
- More than 52,000 voters in Lima and some in the U.S. were affected.
- Voting is compulsory in Peru for individuals aged 18 to 70, with fines for not voting.
- Among the candidates for president are a former minister, a comedian, and a political dynasty heir.
- There are 35 candidates running for president.
- Safety and crime are major concerns for voters.
- Over 27 million people are registered to vote in Peru.
- Voters are also electing members of a two-chamber Congress for the first time in over 30 years.
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