Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential runoff | Elections News
The presidential runoff in Peru between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist congressmember Roberto Sanchez has begun following a first round marred by logistical issues. Fujimori, the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, is seeking to continue her family's legacy while Sanchez, a former psychologist, aims to appeal to rural voters with promises of anti-poverty measures and police reform. The election follows a tumultuous period marked by crime, corruption, and voter disillusionment. The outcome will be closely watched as Peru seeks its ninth leader in a decade.
7 JUN 2026
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
Peru's presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez has commenced following a first round marred by logistical challenges.
8 JUN 2026
— BBC
Peru's presidential election remains unresolved, with a recount potentially taking weeks to determine the winner.
— Al Jazeera
Peru's presidential election results show a tight race between leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez and right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, with less than 4,300 votes separating them.
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