Counting continues in Peru election, runoff with Fujimori likely - Reuters
Counting continues in Peru election, runoff with Fujimori likely Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"There is still a lot of ground to cover."
— Keiko Fujimori , Politician
"I would not allow a brutal fraud."
— Rafael Lopez Aliaga , Politician
"We have had a logistical problem, and we have done everything humanly possible to reduce it."
— Piero Corvetto , Executive
"There is no possibility of fraud."
— Piero Corvetto , Executive
"We cannot stay silent."
— Karina Herrera , Activist
"The results of the quick count are a very positive sign for the country, because the enemy is the left, and according to the results of the count, they would not be in the second round, and that is very positive for all Peruvians."
— Keiko Fujimori , Politician
Key People
Alberto Fujimori was the president of Peru from 1990 to 2000.
Alfonso López Chau is a presidential candidate in Peru.
Carlos Álvarez is a comedian known for his performances in the 1990s.
Jorge Nieto is a centrist politician from the Good Government Party.
Jose Samame is the managing director of the electoral authority ONPE in Peru.
Karina Herrera is a 25-year-old administration student who voiced concerns about election irregularities.
Keiko Fujimori is a right-wing politician and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori.
Piero Corvetto is the head of the National Office of Electoral Processes in Peru.
Rafael Lopez Aliaga is an ultra-conservative former mayor of Lima.
Rafael López Aliaga is the ultraconservative former mayor of Lima and a candidate in the presidential election.
Ricardo Belmont is a media entrepreneur and former mayor of Lima.
Roberto Sanchez is a former psychologist and a candidate in Peru's presidential elections.
Roberto Sánchez is a left-wing politician running in Peru's presidential election.
Yessica Elisa Clavijo Chipoco is the General Secretary of the National Elections Board in Peru.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQemZTWml1dDJBYlNITFFiRm1CQ3h3TTFCQ2FVYzJ4eWxjTUxBTWk2ZVIyUlF3N0pETVpSQ09ka2lfTVcxQzcyRWJEelBOdjhJOHZ6eTlLWTlEbXVpX2xyS2pHNG9nQjRLY1hVbHhLV0d6Zk1Kd3p2R1llNDJqZkRhRXhleERoRG9XODkzdWRaVGtyVTdkOUlDOGJUUmVIektUVDdMX3VMZ2FKN3ZNbWg4aW1B?oc=5" target="_blank">Counting continues in Peru election, runoff with Fujimori likely</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Peru's presidential race remains open, with Keiko Fujimori leading but no clear challenger for a likely June runoff. A tight race for second place is developing among several candidates, with just under 60% of ballots counted.
Peru's presidential race remains open, with Keiko Fujimori leading but no clear challenger for a likely June runoff. A tight race for second place is developing among several candidates, with just under 60% of ballots counted.
Peru's presidential election is set to go to a second-round face-off, with no candidate close to securing 50% of the first-round vote. Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori leads, but the election has been plagued by logistical problems.
Keiko Fujimori leads exit polls following Peru’s troubled presidential election, but a runoff is likely after a tight vote marred by irregularities and a police raid on the country’s election authority.
Keiko Fujimori leads the presidential elections in Peru with 16.9% of valid votes, followed by Rafael López Aliaga with 14.7%, indicating a runoff between the two on June 7.
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