Peruvian Presidential Election Begins, Runoff in June Likely with Over 30 Candidates
Peru's presidential election has started, but with over 30 candidates, no one is expected to win a majority. Polls show Keiko Fujimori leading, but a runoff in June is almost certain.
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According to AFP, approximately 27 million people in Peru are eligible to vote, with over 30 candidates running for president.
Pre-election poll data indicates that no candidate has more than 15% support, far below the 50% vote threshold required for an outright victory in the first round. Barring a major upset, a second-round runoff in June is almost certain.
An Ipsos poll shows that conservative candidates have an advantage, with only one leftist among the top five candidates.
Keiko Fujimori, the poll leader and a fourth-time presidential candidate, recently told AFP that she would "restore order" within the first 100 days of her administration.
Peruvians have been plagued by crime in recent years, with a significant increase in the number of murders and extortion cases in the country.
Other major contenders include far-right former mayor of the capital, Rafael Lopez Aliaga, and television comedian Carlos Alvarez.
Voting in Peru will open at 7 a.m. local time and close at 5 p.m. (Compiled by Chen Yen-chun) 1150412
Pre-election poll data indicates that no candidate has more than 15% support, far below the 50% vote threshold required for an outright victory in the first round. Barring a major upset, a second-round runoff in June is almost certain.
An Ipsos poll shows that conservative candidates have an advantage, with only one leftist among the top five candidates.
Keiko Fujimori, the poll leader and a fourth-time presidential candidate, recently told AFP that she would "restore order" within the first 100 days of her administration.
Peruvians have been plagued by crime in recent years, with a significant increase in the number of murders and extortion cases in the country.
Other major contenders include far-right former mayor of the capital, Rafael Lopez Aliaga, and television comedian Carlos Alvarez.
Voting in Peru will open at 7 a.m. local time and close at 5 p.m. (Compiled by Chen Yen-chun) 1150412