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Thousands of Peruvians rallied in Lima to protest against right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, who holds a narrow lead in polls one week before the presidential runoff election. Protesters chanted "Fujimori never again!" expressing strong opposition to her candidacy.
A poll released on Wednesday indicates that right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a 4% lead over her radical left opponent, Roberto Sánchez, ahead of Peru's second round of elections.
Peruvian authorities confirmed the official results of the first round of presidential elections, with Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to a runoff scheduled for June 7.
Roberto Sánchez, a left-wing member of parliament, is a presidential candidate in Peru whose plans for restructuring the mining sector have raised investor concerns. He will face conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori in the runoff election.
After a month-long vote count marred by disputed ballots and fraud claims, Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez Palomino have been confirmed to compete in Peru's presidential runoff election.
The battle for the Peruvian presidency is confirmed as a "classic" left-right dispute, with socialist Roberto Sánchez set to face conservative Keiko Fujimori.
Peruvian election authorities are facing increasing pressure as the vote count for the presidential race continues to be delayed. The count will determine who will face conservative Keiko Fujimori in the June run-off.
Peru's presidential election is heading to a runoff as candidates, including Keiko Fujimori, battle for spots in the second round. The initial vote count has been slow and contentious, leading to increased political tension.
Peru extended its presidential voting period as conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori took an early lead with 16.6% of the votes, according to an Ipsos Peru exit poll.
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Keiko Fujimori is reportedly leading Peru's presidential polls just one week before the upcoming election, indicating her strong position among candidates.
Polls indicate that right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori maintains a narrow lead one week before Peru's presidential runoff election.
Keiko Fujimori and another candidate named Sánchez have advanced to the presidential run-off election in Peru. This sets the stage for the final round to determine the country's next leader.
Peruvian electoral authorities have confirmed that Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez will advance to a presidential runoff election on June 7. The two candidates offer starkly differing visions for the nation's future.
The final vote count in Peru has confirmed a second round in the presidential election between Keiko Fujimori and leftist Sánchez. Fujimori secured 17.18% of valid votes, while Sánchez, described as the heir to former President Castillo, surpassed ultrarightist Rafael López Aliaga by 21,000 votes.
One month after the elections, Peru remains in a heated political climate with 99.56% of votes counted, showing leftist candidate Sánchez with a minimal advantage as he battles for a spot in the second round alongside Keiko Fujimori.
Keiko Fujimori and leftist Pedro Sanchez are in a deadlocked presidential runoff poll in Peru, indicating a tight race for the country's leadership.
Riberto Sanchez, a left-wing presidential candidate, has emerged as a surprise contender, climbing to second place against conservative frontrunner Keiko Fujimori in Peru's upcoming June runoff election.
Peru's first round of presidential voting was marred by chaos and logistical issues, leading to criminal proceedings against top election officials, as conservative Keiko Fujimori emerged as a frontrunner for a runoff.
The right-wing candidate in the Peruvian presidential election celebrated her first-round victory, but remains far from the 50% needed to win directly.
Keiko Fujimori is currently leading the presidential race in Peru with 15% in the polls, among 35 candidates vying for the presidency in a country that has seen nine presidents in 10 years.
Peruvian political figure Keiko Fujimori is facing accusations of being part of a 'mafia pact' that governs the country, yet she maintains she possesses the strength to lead Peru, referencing her father's actions against terrorism.
Right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a 4% lead over her radical left opponent Roberto Sánchez in recent polls ahead of Peru's second round of presidential elections.
After a month-long vote count, Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo have been officially declared the two candidates who will proceed to the runoff round of Peru's presidential election. The confirmation sets the stage for the final contest to determine the country's next leader.
Lewicowy kandydat na prezydenta Peru Roberto Sanchez zmierzy się z Keiko Fujimori w czerwcowej drugiej turze wyborów, po tym jak w kwietniowej pierwszej turze głosowania zajął drugie miejsce.
Peru's presidential election is headed for a run-off between leftist candidate Pedro Sanchez and Keiko Fujimori. The upcoming vote will see a contest between a left-wing politician and the daughter of a former authoritarian leader.
Electoral tension is high in Peru as only 15,000 votes separate Sánchez and Aliaga for the second spot in the presidential run-off, with 99.5% of votes counted, while Keiko Fujimori has secured her place.
The vote count for Peru's 2026 elections continues to drag on, with pressure mounting on the electoral chief amid missing ballots and fraud claims, as Keiko Fujimori secured a place in a runoff.
Progressive candidate Sánchez will face Keiko Fujimori in a runoff election for the Peruvian presidency. Sánchez's performance has reportedly curbed the advance of the far-right in the country.
Keiko Fujimori has consolidated her lead in the election, securing 16.88% of the votes with 60% counted, followed by López Aliaga and Nieto.
Peru's nationwide elections for president and Congress experienced significant delays at polling stations, particularly in Lima, leading to an extension of voting hours in a complex race with a record number of candidates.
Keiko Fujimori, the frontrunner in Peru's presidential elections, has pledged to initiate deportations of irregular migrants and attract American investments as part of her campaign platform.