Peru's Electoral Board Confirms Presidential Runoff Amid Political Instability
Peru's National Elections Board has confirmed the results of the first round of the presidential elections, setting the stage for a runoff on June 7 between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. Fujimori, a congresswoman and daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, received 17.19% of the votes, while Sánchez, a former foreign trade minister, garnered 12.03%. Both candidates surpassed 33 others in a crowded field, but neither secured more than half of the valid votes, necessitating a second round. The election comes amid a prolonged political crisis in Peru, characterized by frequent changes in leadership and social unrest. 
