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Peruvian markets fall on leftist surge
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:25 UTC · 1 source
Peruvian markets have reacted nervously as left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez gains ground in a tight presidential race. The surge has reignited investor concerns rooted in the country's last experiment with anti-establishment politics under former President Pedro Castillo. The market stumble reflects anxiety over potential policy shifts should Sanchez win the election.
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Prediction Markets

Polymarket↗
Peru Presidential Election WinnerKeiko FujimoriY
66%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
22%
Rafael López AliagaN
13%
Carlos ÁlvarezN
0%
César AcuñaN
0%
Vladimir CerrónN
0%
Roberto ChiabraN
0%
Enrique ValderramaN
0%
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Peru Presidential Election First Round: 2nd PlaceRoberto Sánchez PalominoY
75%
Rafael López AliagaN
22%
Mario VizcarraN
0%
Alfonso López ChauN
0%
José LunaN
0%
Enrique ValderramaN
0%
Carlos EspáN
0%
Rafael Belaúnde LlosaN
0%
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Polymarket↗
Peru Presidential Election First Round WinnerKeiko FujimoriY
99%
Rafael López AliagaN
0%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
0%
Vladimir CerrónN
0%
Fiorella MolinelliN
0%
Carlos EspáN
0%
Yonhy LescanoN
0%
Roberto ChiabraN
0%
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Peru Presidential Election First Round: 3rd PlaceRafael López AliagaY
73%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
27%
Ricardo BelmontN
0%
Jorge NietoN
0%
Keiko FujimoriN
0%
José LunaN
0%
Fiorella MolinelliN
0%
Yonhy LescanoN
0%
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Peru Presidential Election First Round: 4th PlaceJorge NietoY
99%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
0%
Ricardo BelmontN
0%
Rafael López AliagaN
0%
Keiko FujimoriN
0%
Carlos ÁlvarezN
0%
Alfonso López ChauN
0%
José LunaN
0%
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:25 UTC · First reported: 13h ago