Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms
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By Marco Aquino
Published on April 12, 2026.
Peruvian voters are set to vote for a new president and members of Congress, following years of political turmoil that have left voters deeply disillusioned. The main contenders include conservative Keiko Fujimori, former Lima mayor Ricardo Belmont, and comedian Carlos Alvarez. The campaign has been dominated by public insecurity, with most leading candidates proposing expanding the role of the armed forces in internal security. Whoever advances to the runoff will face a fractured Congress and newly reinstated Senate, which may complicate efforts to pass legislation and potentially lead to renewed impeachment battles.
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