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Peru's presidential race remains unsettled, but the latest count shows Keiko Fujimori still in front and Roberto Sánchez moving into second place after a late shift in the tally, according to Japan Today’s report and the original Associated Press coverage. Peru's election authority, ONPE, says the vote took place on April 12, with more than 27 million Peruvians eligible to choose the country's next president and Congress.
Key developments
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With roughly 90% to 91% of ballots counted, Fujimori was leading with about 17% of the vote, while Sánchez had just over 12%, narrowly ahead of Rafael López Aliaga in third. The margin for second place remained tight enough that the final order still depended on the remaining ballots.
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The count has stretched into a fourth day after logistical problems disrupted voting. Japan Today reported that some ballots did not reach polling stations on time, prompting authorities to extend voting into Monday for more than 52,000 residents in Lima as well as some Peruvians registered abroad.
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No candidate came close to the 50% threshold needed to win outright in the first round. If the order holds, Peru will head to a June 7 runoff between Fujimori and Sánchez.
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The race is unfolding in a deeply unstable political climate. AP noted that Peru is set to choose its ninth president in 10 years, with crime, corruption and distrust in political institutions weighing heavily on the campaign. AP also reported that a European Union election observer mission rejected claims of fraud after López Aliaga raised objections without presenting proof.
What to watch
The biggest immediate question is whether Sánchez can hold onto second place as the remaining ballots are counted. The gap over López Aliaga is narrow, so even modest shifts in late-counted votes could still affect the runoff lineup.
If the current standings remain in place, attention will quickly turn to alliance-building before the second round. Fujimori has framed her campaign around a hard line on crime, while Sánchez has positioned himself as an ally of jailed former president Pedro Castillo. The next official vote updates from AP and ONPE will determine whether that matchup is locked in.
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