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Fujimori leads tight Peru vote as Runoff looms after disruptions: Video
Keiko Fujimori has taken an early lead in Peru’s presidential election following a troubled voting day.
Keiko Fujimori, candidate for Fuerza Popular, secured around 17 per cent of the vote according to initial results, signalling a likely runoff as no candidate approaches a majority. She acknowledged the outcome with “gratitude and responsibility” while expressing concern over voting disruptions, including delays and long queues that left some unable to cast ballots, highlighting ongoing political divisions and low public trust in the country’s institutions.
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