Peru Elections: Keiko Fujimori leads early polls after second round
This Sunday, Peruvian citizens went to the polls to elect their new president for the next five years. The election day was intense and marked by high expectations throughout the country. According to the first exit polls, candidate Keiko Fujimori has a very small lead over her opponent, Roberto Sánchez.
Voting took place across the national territory and also in several centers set up abroad. This second round of elections is a decisive moment for Peru's political and economic future. Despite the importance of the event, authorities reported that the day generally proceeded in an organized and calm manner in most regions.
The term "marginal lead" used in the reports means that the vote difference between Fujimori and Sánchez is minimal. For this reason, it is not yet possible to declare a definitive winner based only on initial surveys. Experts explain that the results of these polls may change when the official counting of the electoral records begins.
Citizens and international markets are closely watching what happens in the coming hours. The final official results will be published gradually by the country's electoral bodies. Meanwhile, both candidates have asked their followers to remain calm and wait patiently for the government's final data.