Fujimori edges toward Peruvian presidency as Sanchez calls for protests

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1. 1h ago

   Fujimori Leads Peruvian Runoff as Sanchez Calls for Protests

   Keiko Fujimori holds a narrow lead with 50.113% of votes against Roberto Sanchez's 49.887% as of Saturday. Sanchez has organized a protest in Lima and refuses to recognize the victory. Official certification is expected in July.

   What's confirmed:

   • Keiko Fujimori has 50.113% of the votes compared to 49.887% for Roberto Sanchez with 99.64% of ballots counted.
   • Roberto Sanchez called for a protest in Lima on Friday.
   • The JNE will review contested ballots with certification expected in July.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Sanchez wants voting results from 119 consular offices nullified due to a procedure change.
   • Sanchez will not recognize a Fujimori victory.
   confidence 95%
2. 2d ago

   Keiko Fujimori nears Peruvian presidency amid protests

   Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori is poised to win the presidency after a close runoff election. Leftist rival Roberto Sanchez has called for protests and alleged irregularities. The official proclamation is pending a review of the final remaining ballots.

   What's confirmed:

   • Keiko Fujimori is on track to win the Peruvian presidency by a narrow margin.
   • Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez has called for protests.
   • The June 7 presidential runoff resulted in the closest election in Peru's history.
   • The JNE rejected appeals to annul voting tables in the US and Lima.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Roberto Sanchez alleged irregularities at the electoral authority.
   • The electoral process was marred by serious irregularities according to Together for Peru.
   confidence 95%