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Peru Extends Voting Amid Delays in Presidential and Congressional Elections

Peru's nationwide elections for president and Congress experienced significant delays at polling stations, particularly in Lima, leading to an extension of voting hours in a complex race with a record number of candidates.

12 Apr, 05:32 — 13 Apr, 00:44
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le-mondeHigh1d ago

Peru exit polls show Fujimori ahead, runoff likely

The presidential race has been marred by irregularities, with police moving into election authority headquarters while polls were still open.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade

Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.

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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Peru extends voting for president and Congress amid delays at polling sites

Peru’s nationwide elections suffered severe delays at some polling stations, especially in the capital Lima, muddying what was already a complex race among a record 36 presidential candidates. The election, which was supposed to help Peruvians reset their political course after years of turbulence, quickly descended into confusion as many voters queued up on Sunday morning only to find that ballots had not arrived. The ONPE, a national body overseeing the elections, initially reported that ju...

By Associated Press

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DWHigh1d ago

Peru general elections: No clear frontrunner, runoff likely

More than 30 candidates are in contention or the presidency, with no clear frontrunner going into Sunday's vote.

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Fujimori poised for Peru presidential runoff but opponent still unclear - The Straits Times

Fujimori poised for Peru presidential runoff but opponent still unclear  The Straits Times

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express-tribuneMostly Factual2d ago

Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race as runoff looms

Disillusioned voters cast ballots in Peru’s high-stakes election with no clear leader

By Reuters

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