Fujimori has governed Peru for 10 years, claims leftist candidate Sánchez

Leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez asserted that his rival, Keiko Fujimori, has been governing Peru for the past decade by controlling state institutions and Congress. Sánchez voiced concerns about Fujimori's "authoritarian" political approach, suggesting it could lead to human rights violations and political persecution.

Speaking to foreign correspondents in Lima, Sánchez, representing the Juntos por el Perú party, stated that Fujimori has "taken all the institutions" and that his party democratically protests against an authoritarian vision that harms human rights. He accused Fujimori's party, Fuerza Popular, of controlling the justice system and contributing to Peru's political chaos, which has seen eight presidents in ten years.

Despite facing what he described as an "asymmetrical" electoral campaign, Sánchez affirmed his commitment to continue the fight within legal boundaries. His party secured 14 senators and 32 deputies for the 2026-2031 legislative period. With nearly all votes tallied, Fujimori holds a slim lead, and Sánchez announced his intention to challenge the results by seeking the annulment of votes cast by Peruvians abroad, citing irregularities in the vote counting process.