The presidential race in Peru remains undefined and marked by strong polarization. With around 98.5% of ballot boxes processed, Keiko Fujimori, from the Popular Force party, appears ahead of Roberto Sánchez, from the Together for Peru coalition, by a minimal difference in votes.
According to the most recent data from the Peruvian electoral authority, Fujimori has 50.05% of valid votes, while Sánchez has 49.95%. The candidate’s advantage is estimated at around 18 thousand votes, a number that continues to vary as new electoral records are analyzed.
According to the investigation, Fujimori’s leadership was mainly driven by the votes of Peruvians living abroad. Sánchez, on the other hand, had a stronger performance in rural regions and interior areas of the country.
Despite the progress of the count, there are still electoral records under analysis by the Peruvian electoral court. Requests for review and recount of votes have already been presented, which could prolong the official definition of the result.
To date, international observers have not reported serious irregularities in the electoral process. Still, the small difference between the candidates has fueled political disputes and mobilizations of supporters on both sides.
The initial expectation was that the result would be known in the next few days, but the questions presented to the Court could delay the official proclamation of the winner.
