Peru’s presidential election remains unsettled as vote counting continues, with Keiko Fujimori leading and Roberto Sánchez moving into second place. Over 90% of ballots counted show Fujimori with approximately 17% of the vote, followed by Sánchez at 12% and Rafael Lopez Aliaga close behind at 11.9%.
The race for second place has been tight, with Sánchez, a leftist congressman, gaining ground thanks to strong support in rural areas. His rise has rattled financial markets as he prepares to face Fujimori in a June runoff.
Peru has been awaiting the final results for days, with the possibility of a runoff between Fujimori, making her fourth presidential bid, and Sánchez now appearing likely. A rival candidate has threatened protests alleging fraud as the count nears completion.