Leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez has proposed a joint recount of all ballots to his right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori, as they are neck-and-neck with 98.30% of votes counted. Fujimori leads by approximately 3,500 votes. Sánchez also suggested annulling votes from Argentina, a proposal rejected by Fujimori's running mate.
Peru's presidential election remains tight, with leftist Roberto Sánchez leading right-wing Keiko Fujimori by just 7,300 votes out of over 27 million cast. With 97.8% of ballots counted, Sánchez has 50.020% to Fujimori's 49.980%. Votes from Peruvians abroad, still being tallied, favor Fujimori.
Peru's presidential election remains tight with Roberto Sánchez (left) leading Keiko Fujimori (right) by 19,800 votes with 95.9% counted. Final results delayed until mid-July due to mandatory recounts of inconsistent ballot stations.
Peruvians vote in presidential election runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez amid rising crime and political instability
Peru's presidential election sees Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez competing, with insecurity and crime as top voter concerns, fueled by extortion and homicides.
