Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race

After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

Peru’s Presidential Runoff Could Swing the Country to the Right: What to Know

Facing a surge in violence, voters will choose between a newly moderated left and a right-wing candidate representing an autocrat’s divisive legacy.

By Genevieve Glatsky

Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential runoff

Race between right-wing Fujimori, leftwing Sanchez follows first round of voting marred by logistical issues.

Pro-US conservative faces leftist in Peru's high-stakes presidential runoff

Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez face off in Peru's pivotal presidential runoff, a race that could determine the country's alignment with Washington or a leftward shift.

Peru votes for new president — for ninth time in 10 years

Peru could soon have its ninth president in 10 years, as voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a runoff election overshadowed by instability and crime.

Peru votes for its ninth president in 10 years

Peruvians will choose on Sunday their ninth president in 10 years, in a tight runoff election between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez who are trying to woo voters fed up with political chaos and rising crime. Fujimori, daughter of former autocratic president Alberto Fujimori, is making her fourth bid for the presidency.

By FRANCE24