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Presidential Race in Peru Tightens Between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez
Voters in Peru are casting their ballots to elect a new president. Polls show a very close race between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez.
Peru will elect its 10th president in the last decade in the election held on Sunday. The race is expected to be very close between Keiko Fujimori, who has long been a central figure in politics, and left-leaning Roberto Sánchez.
Polls show Fujimori leading by a few points. However, about a quarter of voters remain undecided, and there is talk that Sánchez may have closed the gap in the final week.
An Election Under the Shadow of the Fujimori Family
Keiko Fujimori stands out in Peru due to the legacy of her father, Alberto Fujimori. This legacy includes achievements such as curbing hyperinflation and suppressing the Shining Path guerrillas, but it is also associated with death squads, the closure of Congress, bribery of journalists, and serious corruption allegations.
Alberto Fujimori was sentenced to 25 years in prison following these accusations. In this election, Keiko Fujimori is signaling a return to her father's authoritarian and tough policies, emphasizing a promise of "order" especially against the wave of crime.
Critics see her as one of the main actors in Peru's recent political turmoil. Fujimori’s party, Popular Force, has been one of the largest powers in the last two congressional terms and has been criticized for blocking investigations into corruption and organized crime, adding further tension to the election backdrop.
Roberto Sánchez Also a Controversial Figure
His opponent, Roberto Sánchez, does not enjoy strong support from broad segments either. Sánchez ran his campaign wearing the hat given by former President Pedro Castillo and initially made radical promises such as nationalizing major sectors of the economy and replacing imports with domestic production.
Although he later tried to adopt a more moderate stance, the credibility of this shift is questioned due to Antauro Humala, a member of his team. Humala was imprisoned for a long time for leading a military uprising in 2005, which was linked to the killing of some police officers during that period.
Results May Take Days if Delayed
Fujimori narrowly lost the presidential races in 2011, 2016, and 2021. This election will be her fourth attempt. Sánchez faces challenges with voters due to his past promises and controversial figures shadowing his campaign.
Polling stations will close at 5:00 PM Peru time. While it is possible that the winner will be announced the same night, if the race remains neck and neck, it could take several days to determine the final result.
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