Guardian World6/7/2026Politics4 min read
Peru Presidential Election Runoff
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez Compete for Presidency
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Peruvians vote in presidential election runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez amid rising crime and political instability
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Why It Matters
Peru has experienced high levels of crime and political instability in recent years.
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Peruvians go to the polls on Sunday in an election runoff that pits a perennial rightwing candidate, Keiko Fujimori, against a leftist congressman, Roberto Sánchez. Amid rising crime, chronic political instability, corruption scandals and voter apathy, they are vying to become Peru’s ninth president in a decade. ...
What to Watch
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Keiko Fujimori will win the presidential election
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Open Questions
- Will the new president be able to address the country's economic and social issues?
- How will the election outcome affect the country's relations with other nations?
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This article was originally published by Guardian World.
