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Peru presidential runoff set: Sanchez vs Lopez Aliaga
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:16 UTC · 1 source
Peruvian leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez and far-right former Lima Mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga were running neck-and-neck on Thursday in the race to secure a spot in the June presidential runoff. The winner will face conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori in what promises to be a contentious second round. The tight race has already rattled Peruvian markets, with investors expressing concerns about potential leftist policies. The runoff election will determine Peru's next president amid ongoing economic and political challenges.
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Polymarket↗
Peru Presidential Election WinnerKeiko FujimoriY
64%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
19%
Rafael López AliagaN
17%
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
65%
Rafael López AliagaN
39%
Mario VizcarraN
0%
Alfonso López ChauN
0%
José LunaN
0%
Enrique ValderramaN
0%
Carlos EspáN
0%
Rafael Belaúnde LlosaN
0%
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Peru Presidential Election First Round WinnerKeiko FujimoriY
100%
Jorge NietoN
0%
Rafael López AliagaN
0%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
0%
Vladimir CerrónN
0%
Fiorella MolinelliN
0%
Carlos EspáN
0%
Yonhy LescanoN
0%
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Peru Presidential Election First Round: 3rd PlaceRafael López AliagaY
62%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
37%
Jorge NietoN
0%
Ricardo BelmontN
0%
Keiko FujimoriN
0%
José LunaN
0%
Fiorella MolinelliN
0%
Yonhy LescanoN
0%
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Peru Presidential Election First Round: Margin of VictoryKeiko Fujimori 5%+Y
82%
Keiko Fujimori <5%N
15%
OtherN
2%
Rafael López Aliaga <5%N
0%
Alfonso López Chau 5%+N
0%
Jorge NietoN
0%
Rafael López Aliaga 10-15%N
0%
Roberto Sánchez PalominoN
0%
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:16 UTC · First reported: 6h ago