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Keiko Fujimori leads Perus presidential election with 17.04% of votes, followed by Roberto Sánchez at 12.07% and Rafael López Aliaga at 11.85%. No candidate has reached the required majority, so a runoff on June 7th is set. Fujimori, running for the fourth time, emphasizes tough-on-crime policies. Sánchez gained support from rural areas and ties to the jailed ex-president Pedro Castillo. Fujimori warned against uprising over fraud claims, while Sánchez seeks international vote tallies checks if doubts persist. The count is slow, with full results expected in days. Sánchez is forming alliances, and fourth-place Jorge Nieto Montesinos holds 11.05% of votes. Peru faces political chaos, with eight presidents in a decade, surging extortion, and doubled murders. Voters prioritize crime reduction, setting the stage for a heated second round.

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