Transparencia reports orderly presidential runoff in Peru

Peru's presidential runoff election unfolded smoothly, characterized by an orderly process and a strong presence of observers and party representatives, according to the Civil Association Transparencia. The organization presented its preliminary electoral observation report, noting the election was "orderly, without major disruptions, and with many observers and the parties themselves present."

Unlike the first round, which saw significant delays due to a lack of electoral materials, this second round experienced high turnout of party representatives at polling stations, ensuring adherence to schedules and process legality. While isolated incidents, such as defaced ballots, were reported, Transparencia noted that both major parties acknowledged these were promptly replaced and resolved.

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the electoral day was orderly, without major disruptions, and with many observers and the parties themselves present

The election saw a high participation rate of poll workers, with nearly all positions filled and replacements drawn from voters when necessary. Transparencia urged calm as final results are awaited, emphasizing the need to include overseas votes and ballots sent to special electoral juries in the national tally. The race is extremely tight, with preliminary counts showing a near-tie between candidates Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez.

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This is a statistical tie, we have to wait for the 100% official count