Présidentielle au Pérou : Roberto Sanchez en position d'affronter Keiko Fujimori au second tour

Peru's presidential election heads for a polarized June runoff between conservative frontrunner Keiko Fujimori and radical leftist Roberto Sanchez. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Présidentielle au Pérou : Roberto Sanchez en position d'affronter Keiko Fujimori au second tour

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LIMA, Peru — Peru's presidential election is set for a decisive and deeply polarized second round in June, with conservative frontrunner Keiko Fujimori poised to face a surprise challenger from the radical left, Roberto Sanchez. The National Office of Electoral Processes confirmed the matchup Wednesday after tallying 91% of ballots from Sunday's first-round vote, which was marred by widespread logistical failures. Fujimori secured approximately 17% of the vote, while Sanchez captured around 12%, edging out several other contenders to claim the critical second spot. The first round was characterized by significant administrative chaos, with numerous polling stations opening hours late, widespread shortages of ballots, and inconsistent voter registry lists. These dysfunctions disenfranchised an untold number of citizens and have led to calls for investigations from multiple candidates. The electoral authority has acknowledged the problems but maintains the overall integrity of the count was not compromised. Voter turnout reflected both the frustration with these issues and a profound disillusionment with the political class, following years of instability that have seen multiple presidents ousted and the congress dissolved. Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of the imprisoned former authoritarian leader Alberto Fujimori, now enters her third consecutive presidential runoff. A powerful figure who has long dominated Peru's right wing, she has previously lost two runoffs by narrow margins. Her campaign promises a return to law and order and pro-business economic policies, seeking to mobilize her unwavering base while reaching out to voters weary of political chaos. However, she carries heavy baggage, including ongoing legal battles over corruption allegations and her association with her father's controversial legacy, which includes human rights abuses but also credited with defeating hyperinflation and Shining Path guerrillas. Roberto Sanchez's qualification for the runoff represents a seismic shift in the race and a resurgence of Peru's hard left, which has been largely absent from the presidency in recent decades. A former schoolteacher and union organizer from a...

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