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Peru Begins Vote Count After Presidential Runoff Marked by Irregularities
(MENAFN) Election authorities in Peru have started counting ballots following the closure of polling stations in the presidential runoff election on Sunday, as officials reported isolated irregularities in parts of the capital, Lima.
Earlier in the day, some polling centers experienced delays and shortages of poll workers, while authorities also examined allegations that pre-marked ballots favoring both candidates had been discovered at several stations.
Despite these issues, electoral officials stated that all polling locations across the country were supplied with the necessary materials and remained operational throughout the second round of voting.
The runoff contest pits right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, representing the Popular Force party, against left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez of the Together for Peru alliance.
Fujimori has centered her campaign on public security and crime reduction, while also seeking strong backing in urban areas. Sánchez, meanwhile, has drawn support from rural Indigenous and Andean communities, promoting constitutional reform and broader wealth redistribution policies.
As vote counting continues, officials are expected to release preliminary results in stages as tallying progresses nationwide.
Earlier in the day, some polling centers experienced delays and shortages of poll workers, while authorities also examined allegations that pre-marked ballots favoring both candidates had been discovered at several stations.
Despite these issues, electoral officials stated that all polling locations across the country were supplied with the necessary materials and remained operational throughout the second round of voting.
The runoff contest pits right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, representing the Popular Force party, against left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez of the Together for Peru alliance.
Fujimori has centered her campaign on public security and crime reduction, while also seeking strong backing in urban areas. Sánchez, meanwhile, has drawn support from rural Indigenous and Andean communities, promoting constitutional reform and broader wealth redistribution policies.
As vote counting continues, officials are expected to release preliminary results in stages as tallying progresses nationwide.
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