Peru's new president to be proclaimed by mid-July

Peru's National Elections Jury (JNE) announced that the official proclamation of the country's next president is scheduled for mid-July. JNE spokesperson Grecia Rentería confirmed the timeline on June 15, indicating the proclamation would occur approximately two weeks before the new government's term begins in 2026.

The electoral body is currently processing 1,661 voting records that were flagged with observations during the presidential runoff election. The process involves reviewing these records, potentially requesting ballots if issues are not resolved during initial checks, and holding recount hearings. Parties have three days to appeal any recount results. As of now, 1,493 records have been resolved, with 175 still pending recount, including public hearings already held and others scheduled.

Recounts are also underway for three voting stations abroad: Asunción, Paraguay; Washington, D.C., United States; and Florence, Italy. Rentería noted that two hearings are scheduled for these international locations.

With 98.593% of the vote counted, Keiko Fujimori leads Roberto Sánchez by a slim margin of 18,478 votes, representing 50.051% to Sánchez's 49.949%. Fujimori has garnered more support in Lima and coastal cities, while Sánchez's backing is concentrated in rural and southern regions. Fuerza Popular, Fujimori's party, rejected Sánchez's request for a nationwide recount, citing the narrow vote difference.