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abcnews.go.comPeru presidential runoff vote gap narrows to under 20,000 ballots
With 96 percent of ballots counted, nationalist congressman Roberto Sánchez holds 50.055 percent and conservative politician Keiko Fujimori holds 49.945 percent. The winner will become Peru’s ninth president in ten years and will be sworn in on July 28.
France 24Peru Presidential Race Too Close to Call as Sanchez Holds razor-thin 4,300-vote Lead Over Fujimori With 94% In
With 94 percent of voting centers reporting and nearly 18 million votes cast, leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez leads conservative Keiko Fujimori by fewer than 4,300 votes in Peru's presidential runoff.
The Boston GlobePeruvians Vote in Presidential Runoff
Voters chose between two candidates Sunday in Peru's ninth presidential election in a decade. Results are expected to be close and may take days to finalize.
France 24Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Between Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo
Voters choose between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez in a contest expected to produce Peru’s ninth president in a decade. An Ipsos poll published Thursday showed the candidates statistically tied.
Abc NewsPeru Holds Tight Presidential Runoff Between Fujimori and Sánchez With 30% Undecided
Voters choose between conservative Keiko Fujimori and nationalist Roberto Sánchez on June 7, 2026, after neither secured 20 percent in April’s first round.
Washington ExaminerPeru Heads to Presidential Runoff Between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez in Tight Race
The candidates, who together received 29% of first-round votes, face a tight contest amid record political turnover and low turnout.
Al JazeeraPeru Holds Presidential Runoff Between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez on June 7
Keiko Fujimori of the Fuerza Popular party faces Roberto Sanchez in Sunday's runoff. Recent polls show the candidates nearly tied after Fujimori led earlier in the campaign.
Al JazeeraPeru Holds Presidential Run-Off Between Fujimori and Sanchez on June 7
Peruvians vote Sunday in a run-off between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez. The contest follows an April 12 first round marked by delayed ballots and a month-long count.
riotimesonline.comLima Inflation Cools Below Forecasts in May
Consumer prices in Peru’s capital rose less than expected in May yet stayed above the central bank’s target range for a third consecutive month.
Al JazeeraPeruvians Protest Against Keiko Fujimori Eight Days Before Presidential Runoff
Demonstrators rallied in Peru's capital against the four-time candidate whose father served 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity. The protest took place on 31 May 2026.
france24.comChile Tightens Border Measures After New President Takes Office
Chile began stricter entry checks and started building a border wall with Peru after President José Antonio Kast took office. The measures have made daily movement harder for migrants in the Peruvian border city of Tacna, though large-scale removals have not occurred.
Abc NewsPeru Catholic Officials Hold Ceremony Apologizing for Indigenous Land Loss
Peruvian Catholic leaders conducted a symbolic reparation event for an Indigenous community in northern Peru. The ceremony addressed past land dispossession linked to a dissolved Catholic group.
jpost.comArchaeologists Find 600-Year-Old Citadel in Peruvian Jungle
Researchers uncovered a pre-Incan citadel estimated at 600 years old. The site contains human remains, tools, and ritual offerings.
jpost.comPeru Opens Preliminary Investigation Into Former IDF Soldier
Peru's Attorney General’s Office has launched a preliminary criminal investigation into a former soldier from the Israel Defense Forces. The probe follows a complaint filed by the Hind Rajab Foundation alleging war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza. The soldie…
news.sky.comPeru Selects Lockheed Martin F-16s for Fleet Upgrade
Lockheed Martin stated it has secured a deal to sell 12 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Peru, highlighting the jet's performance. However, Peru's interim president indicated the deal is on hold, while the US Embassy in Lima insists part of it has been signed. Senior officials in Lima r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPeruvian Presidential Candidate Pledges Mining Rule Overhaul Ahead of Runoff Election
A presidential candidate in Peru has pledged to overhaul mining rules as the runoff election approaches. The pledge targets changes to regulations in the mining sector, a key part of Peru's economy driven by copper exports. This occurs in the context of Peru's electoral system, w…
dnaindia.comU.S. Issues Criticism of Peru After Cancellation of F-16 Jet Contract Ceremony
The U.S. issued criticism against Peru following the country's cancellation of a contract-signing ceremony for F-16 fighter jets. The deal involved $2 billion worth of aircraft from Lockheed Martin Corp. The events are recent as of April 18, 2026.