Peruvian shamans predict election outcome in ritual ahead of presidential run-off
The traditional Andean ceremony in Lima offers contrasting visions for the Fujimori–Sanchez race.
A group of shamans gathered on a cliff along Lima’s coastline to perform a traditional Andean ritual aimed at predicting the outcome of Peru’s presidential run-off between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez. Surrounded by incense, coca leaves, flowers and symbolic objects, the spiritual leaders conducted a “mesa” ceremony facing the Pacific Ocean, interpreting energies linked to the election.
Most participants forecast a victory for Fujimori, with one shaman claiming the ritual indicated she would assume the presidency. Others, however, offered differing views, suggesting Sanchez could win the popular vote while raising concerns about possible irregularities.
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