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Peruvian presidential election narrows to two candidates

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Posted Jun 7, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-07-0830
Peruvian presidential election narrows to two candidates

After 33 days of vote counting, Peru's presidential election has narrowed to two candidates: right-wing populist Keiko Fujimori and left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez. Fujimori has advocated for a government to "restore order."

After 33 days of vote counting, Peru's presidential election has narrowed its field from approximately 35 initial candidates to two. The remaining contenders are right-wing populist Keiko Fujimori and her left-wing rival, Roberto Sanchez. Fujimori has publicly advocated for a government focused on "restoring order." The prolonged counting period has characterized the initial stage of the election, setting the stage for the final contest between these two candidates.

Sources: Le Monde

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