Peru election protests erupt amid fraud allegations: Video
Thousands of Peruvians rallied in Lima following claims of irregularities in the April 12 general elections, led by presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga.
The demonstration, dubbed the ‘March for Democracy’, drew crowds to Campo Marte where protesters waved national flags and demanded transparency in the electoral process. López Aliaga, also known as “Porky,” alleged that up to one million citizens were prevented from voting and called for supplementary elections nationwide, while also criticising electoral authorities including ONPE head Piero Corvetto. Supporters echoed claims of fraud and mismanagement, as tensions rose over the results, which currently place Keiko Fujimori in the lead with 17.1 per cent of the vote, followed by Roberto Sánchez, with López Aliaga in third position.
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