Fujimori wins Peru's presidency & earthquake in Venezuela
Peru now has an elected president after Keiko Fujimori's victory was confirmed, ending weeks of electoral uncertainty. Regionally, Colombia also has a new leader, and a strong earthquake has left dozens of victims in Venezuela.
Keiko Fujimori will assume the presidency of Peru after obtaining an irreversible lead in the vote count, becoming the ninth person to hold the office in the last decade. The National Jury of Elections (the body responsible for the legality of the elections) rejected the challenges seeking to annul votes from abroad, clearing the path for her official proclamation. This result defines the country's political course for the next five years after a 17-day wait since the vote.
In neighboring Colombia, candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has been declared the winner of the presidential elections. His victory represents a political shift in the neighboring country, which could influence bilateral diplomatic and commercial relations in the short term.
A high-magnitude earthquake has shaken northern Venezuela, leaving at least 32 dead and 700 injured according to initial official reports. The two tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, severely affected the capital, Caracas. Given the large Venezuelan community residing in Peru, those with relatives in the area are recommended to try to make contact through digital channels, as infrastructure may be damaged.
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