16 APR 2026
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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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TGOur News, Todayview6h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:16 UTC · First reported: 6h ago