Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote
Summary
Peru’s presidential election vote count showed a very close race between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez. With over 92% of votes counted, Fujimori had a slight lead, but the final result was still uncertain due to strong support for Sanchez in rural areas.Key Facts
- Keiko Fujimori, right-wing candidate, led with 50.2% of the vote; Roberto Sanchez had 49.8%.
- More than 92% of votes were counted by Monday, but results in rural areas could change the outcome.
- Peru has had eight presidents in the last decade due to resignations and impeachments.
- Fujimori is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, known for a tough-on-crime approach and controversial legacy.
- Sanchez is a former psychologist and trade minister under a leftist administration and promised anti-poverty programs, police reform, and a new constitution.
- Sanchez supports pardoning former President Pedro Castillo, who is in prison for attempting to dissolve Congress.
- The close race reflects deep political divisions within Peru.
- The 2024 vote pattern is similar to the narrow 2021 election where Fujimori and Castillo were nearly tied.
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