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Back to EpisodesPeru's Presidential Race: Sanchez's Rise Jolts Markets
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Perus presidential race is intensifying, with Keiko Fujimori leading and Roberto Sanchez, a left-wing candidate, close behind. Sanchez advocates for a new constitution, mining contract reviews, and increased state control over resources, citing the current systems neglect of rural and Indigenous communities. His rise has caused market jitters, with the sol dropping and the Lima stock index falling. Despite concerns about his stance on business and central bank independence, Sanchez remains popular among rural voters. Analysts predict a conservative-leaning Congress will maintain economic policy stability, potentially calming markets regardless of the election outcome.
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