Keiko Fujimori Extends Peru Lead to 18,300 Votes as Contested Count Reaches 98.59%
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 15
Keiko Fujimori Extends Peru Lead to 18,300 Votes as Contested Count Reaches 98.59%
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 15
Summary
50.051% of counted ballots now back Keiko Fujimori, putting her 18,300 votes ahead of leftist rival Roberto Sanchez in one of Peru’s closest presidential races.
98.59% of votes have been tallied, but electoral authorities are still reviewing thousands of contested ballots from the June 7 runoff and say final results could take days or weeks.
Sanchez has challenged the process, saying he has suspicions about the recount after authorities rejected his bid to void about 400,000 overseas votes over alleged transport irregularities.
Hundreds of Sanchez supporters have marched peacefully in Lima, while OAS and EU observer missions said voting proceeded normally and urged Peruvians to await the official tally.
Markets rebounded last week as Fujimori regained the lead, after earlier selling driven by investor fears that Sanchez’s policies could threaten economic stability.
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With nine presidents in ten years, can Peru's next leader finally escape the nation's 'presidential curse'?
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Overview
As of June 15, 2026, Peru is in an electoral standstill after a runoff election produced exceptionally close results. This razor-thin margin has led to a careful and patient approach to the final vote tally, with the international community closely monitoring the process. On the same day, both the Organization of American States and the European Union confirmed that voting proceeded normally and strongly urged the country to wait for the official results. Their statements emphasized the importance of following established procedures, highlighting the need for transparency and patience as the nation awaits a definitive outcome.