The electoral contest in Peru is intensifying as the vote counting progresses. According to the latest results from the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), with 93.230% of ballots processed, Keiko Fujimori leads the voting with 17.065%, while Roberto Sánchez is in second place with 11.982% and Rafael López Aliaga closely follows with 11.927%. The difference between Sánchez and López Aliaga is just 8,617 votes, making the race for second place increasingly competitive. There are still 0.782% of ballots pending processing, which could change the course of the election. This situation raises the possibility that Sánchez, from the Juntos por el Perú party, may face Fujimori in the second round, scheduled for June 7, 2026. On the other hand, multiple nullity complaints have emerged against the electoral process, alleging irregularities during the voting day, leading to a climate of uncertainty. The final results are expected to be announced in the coming days as the country closely follows this complex electoral process.
