Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential runoff
Summary
Voters in Peru are choosing between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez in a presidential run-off after a confusing first round with many candidates. The election comes amid concerns about crime, corruption, and past political instability in the country.Key Facts
- Peru's presidential run-off is between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez.
- Fujimori is right-wing, former first lady, and supports a tough stance on crime.
- Sanchez is left-wing, appeals to rural and Indigenous voters, and wants anti-poverty measures and police reform.
- The first round had 35 candidates; Fujimori got 17% of votes, Sanchez 12%.
- There have been protests and allegations of vote fraud, but no evidence supports fraud claims.
- Peru has had frequent political crises, with many leaders removed in recent years.
- Voter confidence has been affected by previous election problems and political turmoil.
- Fujimori is linked to her father’s controversial 1990s presidency, which included human rights abuses.
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