Peru Faces Election with 35 Presidential Candidates Amid Crime Surge
Peru is holding a presidential election with 35 candidates vying to become the country's ninth president in a decade. The election occurs against a backdrop of increasing violent crime and corruption, which has led to widespread voter discontent. Among the candidates are Keiko Fujimori, a former congresswoman and daughter of ex-President Alberto Fujimori, and Rafael López Aliaga, a former mayor of Lima. The election is marked by proposals to combat crime, including building megaprisons and reinstating the death penalty. Voting is mandatory for Peruvians aged 18 to 70, with over 27 million registered voters. A runoff is likely due to the divided electorate. 
