Peruvian Election Heads to Runoff Amid High Stakes

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Peru’s presidential election has culminated in a carefully scrutinized runoff between conservative Keiko Fujimori and left-wing congressman Roberto Sánchez. Despite leading the massive candidate pool, the duo collectively secured less than 30% of the votes, with Fujimori at 17% and Sánchez at 12%. The election, marked by logistical challenges, witnessed the participation of 35 candidates. Fujimori, the daughter of the former U.S.-backed dictator Alberto Fujimori, is returning to the runoff for the fourth time, aiming to improve on her previous attempts, while Sánchez is rallying his base with promises of change. Championing her father’s legacy, Fujimori declared, “I miss him….