Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff
Peru's electoral board has confirmed the results of the first round of presidential elections, leading to a runoff on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. Fujimori received 2.8 million votes, while Sánchez garnered 2.015 million votes, both candidates needing to form coalitions due to over 70% of voters choosing other candidates. The political landscape in Peru remains tumultuous, with a history of instability and recent protests resulting in numerous casualties.
- ▪Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez will compete in the presidential runoff on June 7.
- ▪Fujimori received 2.8 million votes, accounting for 17.19% of the total.
- ▪Sánchez garnered 2.015 million votes, representing 12.03% of the total.
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The Americas Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff May 18, 20261:50 AM ET By The Associated Press Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, of the Popular Force party, waves to supporters in San Juan de Lurigancho district in Lima, Peru, Saturday, May 9, 2026. Guadalupe Pardo/AP hide caption toggle caption Guadalupe Pardo/AP LIMA, Peru — Peruvian electoral authorities confirmed on Sunday the official results of the first round of the presidential elections in early April, with Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to the runoff on June 7.
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