Peru Holds Presidential Runoff Election Today
Peru is voting today in a presidential runoff election. Keiko Fujimori faces Roberto Sánchez in the vote.
The election has been marked by instability and crime. The winner could become Peru's ninth president in just 10 years. That reflects deep political trouble in the country.
Klear Note — Peru has had nine presidents in ten years due to political instability. A runoff means the top two candidates compete again since neither won enough votes initially.
Key Terms 3
- Keiko Fujimori Conservative candidate running for Peru's presidency
- Roberto Sánchez Left-wing candidate running against Fujimori in Peru
- runoff election A second vote held when no candidate wins outright first time