Keiko Fujimori confirms narrow lead in Peru election; winner to be announced July 3

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori has confirmed her narrow lead over leftist rival Roberto Sánchez in Peru's presidential election, with 100% of votes now tallied. Fujimori secured 50.13% of the vote, while Sánchez garnered 49.86%. However, the official proclamation of the winner by Peru's Electoral Tribunal is not expected until July 3.

Fujimori, the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, is making her fourth attempt at the presidency. She presents herself as the best option to restore order in a country grappling with rising crime. Her rival, Sánchez, a former minister under ex-president Pedro Castillo, has alleged fraud in the election but has not provided evidence. He has also led street protests in Lima.

Peru is experiencing a prolonged political crisis, marked by frequent changes in leadership and clashes between the parliament and the executive branch. This instability has been accompanied by social unrest, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 50 protesters between 2022 and 2023. The winner of this election will govern for a five-year term starting July 28.