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Peru holds presidential runoff election between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez

Peruvians vote on June 7, 2026 in a tight presidential runoff between rightwing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist congressman Roberto Sánchez, amid concerns over rising crime, political instability, and chronic corruption. The election will determine Peru's ninth leader in 10 years following a first round marred by logistical problems and fraud allegations.