Peru election
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South China Morning PostPeru’s Roberto Sanchez to Face Keiko Fujimori in June Presidential Runoff
Official results released Friday after a month-long count showed leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez narrowly securing second place behind Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s first-round presidential vote on April 12. Sanchez will compete against Fujimori in the June runoff. The prolonged t…
riotimesonline.comPeru Sets Runoff Election Between Rightwing and Leftwing Candidates
Peru will hold a presidential runoff election on June 7 between a rightwing candidate described as the daughter of a former autocrat and a leftist opponent. The race reflects deep political polarization in the country. The Financial Times reported on the contest pitting the two c…
France 24Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru Presidential Election First Round
Conservative Keiko Fujimori holds the lead in the first round of Peru's presidential election with leftist Roberto Sanchez in second place. Vote counting continues with the final result expected on May 15. The tally has been slowed by logistical failures and allegations of fraud.
winnipegfreepress.comPeru Police Raid Former Election Chief's Home in Vote Count Probe
Peruvian police raided the home of the former head of the national election agency and other officials as part of an investigation into ballot shortages and delays in the April 12 presidential election. The ex-chief, Piero Corvetto, resigned earlier this week, denying wrongdoing.…