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Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential runoff

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. Polls have opened in Peru’s presidential run-off, culminating an election season marred by confusion and protest. Issues of crime, corruption and voter disillusionment following years of political turmoil loomed large over Sunday’s vote, which saw right-wing candidate and former first lady Keiko Fujimori face off...

Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez

Peru set for presidential vote between conservative Fujimori and leftist Sanchez Polls open for the final round of Peru's presidential elections on Sunday with voters set to choose the country's ninth leader in 10 years. Following a first-round vote marred by logistical problems and fraud allegations, voters will choose between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez. Peruvians will choose on Sunday their ninth president in 10 years, in a tight runoff election between...

Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election

Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election The run-off follows a tumultuous first round of voting, which saw long lines, delayed results and accusations of fraud. Nearly two months ago, on April 12, Peru held the first round of its presidential elections. But in the eight weeks since, confusion, protests and scandal have engulfed the results.

Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff

Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times. Leftist Roberto Sanchez pulled ahead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori for the first time...

Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote

Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote The split illustrates deep political polarisation in the South American country. The left- and right-wing contenders in Peru’s presidential race were neck and neck as counting of the votes cast in Sunday’s election neared completion. With more than 92 percent of polling centres reporting results on Monday, right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori held a slender lead over leftist rival congressman Roberto Sanchez.

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From first lady to president? Inside the rise of Peru’s Keiko Fujimori

Lima, Peru – In 1994, Peruvian strongman Alberto Fujimori offered his daughter Keiko an important job. She was 19, her parents were divorcing, and the country was still shocked by her mother's accusation that her father had ordered secret agents to torture her. It was at that juncture that she faced a question: Would Keiko be her father's new first lady?

Fujimori or Sanchez? Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil

Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil June 6, 2026Nine presidents in 10 years — the figure speaks volumes about the current state of Peruvian politics. On Sunday, voters will return to the polls. This time, they will choose between Keiko Fujimori, leader of the conservative Popular Force party, and Roberto Sanchez, the candidate for the left-wing Together for Peru.

Peru: Presidential election too close to call

Peru: Presidential election too close to call June 8, 2026The results of Peru's presidential runoff were still up in the air on Monday morning, even though more than 90% of the votes had been counted. Preliminary results show that right-wing conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori received approximately 50.5% of the vote, while left-wing politician Roberto Sanchez was on around 49.5%. However, it was expected that Fujimori's lead would narrow.

Pope Leo urges Spain's church to listen to abuse victims

Pope Leo urges Spain's church to listen to abuse victims June 8, 2026Pope Leo XIV told Catholic bishops in Spain on Monday that the church must listen to abuse victims and offer them reparations. The meeting with Catholic bishops is the latest stop in the pope's week-long tour of Spain. It is his first trip to a European Union member outside of Italy.