Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election
Summary
Peru is holding a presidential run-off election on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori, a right-wing candidate, and Roberto Sanchez, a left-wing candidate. The first round in April had many issues, including delayed ballots and protests, and Sanchez faces legal charges related to campaign finance.Key Facts
- The run-off election is on June 7, and voting is mandatory for all Peruvians, including those abroad.
- Over 2.5 million Peruvians voted in the first round on April 12, which had 35 candidates.
- Keiko Fujimori led the first round with 17% of votes; Roberto Sanchez was second with 12%.
- Sanchez narrowly beat Rafael Lopez Aliaga, who claimed fraud without evidence.
- The first round had problems like late ballot delivery and long lines, preventing about 52,000 people from voting.
- Election officials extended voting hours in some areas and overseas to address these issues.
- The head of Peru’s electoral office resigned after delays and controversy but denied wrongdoing.
- Sanchez is facing accusations of falsifying campaign finance reports, which he denies.
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