Peru: 'La Toma de Lima' March Announced to Support Presidential Candidate Roberto Sánchez Amid Tight Election Race

A mobilization dubbed 'La Toma de Lima' is set to take place in Peru's capital to support presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez. The march, also known as 'Los Cuatro Suyos,' comes amid high anticipation for the final results of the second round of presidential elections. Official counts from the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) show Sánchez of Juntos por el Perú holding a slim advantage over Keiko Fujimori. Organizers stated the demonstration seeks to safeguard the expressed will of the voters and insist on transparency during the election's concluding stages, characterized by a tight race. Hernando Cevallos, who attended a prior demonstration, urged citizens to remain vigilant until the official proclamation of results, emphasizing that democratic participation extends beyond voting to overseeing the electoral process against perceived attempts to delegitimize outcomes. The planned starting point is Plaza San Martín, with potential routes towards the Congress, Government Palace, or the Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE). However, a definitive route and exact time have not yet been confirmed. The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima is collaborating with the National Police to maintain order in the historic center, noting that some areas are restricted for mobilizations due to their cultural heritage status. The police have assured that citizens' free transit will be guaranteed and existing regulations will be enforced.